The Polar Boy (2016)

A boy with two faces meets a girl with two souls.

The Polar Boy (2016) poster

Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.

Director: Anu Aun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sten Šeripov
Cinematography: Heiko Sikka
Editing: Margo Siimon
Production: Luxfilm
Country: Estonia
Language: English, Eesti
Original Language: et

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

photography, coming of age, bipolar disorder

Trailer

The Polar Boy Trailer
More Films by Director: Anu Aun
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Polar Boy about?
Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.
Who directed The Polar Boy?
The Polar Boy was directed by Anu Aun.
Who stars in The Polar Boy?
The Polar Boy stars Roland Laos, Jaanika Arum, Jörgen Liik, Kaspar Velberg, Katariina Unt, Rein Oja.
How long is The Polar Boy?
The Polar Boy has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Polar Boy?
The Polar Boy is a Drama film.
Where was The Polar Boy produced?
The Polar Boy was produced in Estonia.
What are the themes of The Polar Boy?
The themes of The Polar Boy include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.