Shark Bait (2009)

Shark Bait (2009) poster

Erlend is bullied by his homophobic peers for having a gay brother. His teacher is not aware of the situation and Erlend doesn't seek his help. After a game of 'Shark bait' (Tag), he is subjected to a humiliating attack. Erlend's brother has suffered from prejudice and he physically fought back. He thinks Erlend needs to resolve the situation by using violence and taking revenge. One day he catches one of the bullies in the act and holds him up, encouraging Erlend to hit him. In the end, Erlend rejects his brother's solution and shows the importance of standing up for your own values.

Director: Toni Nordli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Cast

Language: Norsk
Original Language: no

Themes

Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor

Keywords

sibling relationship, bullying, lgbt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shark Bait about?
Erlend is bullied by his homophobic peers for having a gay brother. His teacher is not aware of the situation and Erlend doesn't seek his help. After a game of 'Shark bait' (Tag), he is subjected to a humiliating attack. Erlend's brother has suffered from prejudice and he physically fought back. He thinks Erlend needs to resolve the situation by using violence and taking revenge. One day he catches one of the bullies in the act and holds him up, encouraging Erlend to hit him. In the end, Erlend rejects his brother's solution and shows the importance of standing up for your own values.
Who directed Shark Bait?
Shark Bait was directed by Toni Nordli.
Who stars in Shark Bait?
Shark Bait stars Erlend Nordli, Toni Nordli.
How long is Shark Bait?
Shark Bait has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Shark Bait?
Shark Bait is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Shark Bait?
The themes of Shark Bait include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.