Daniel Sandberg

Dear Mother

Julius returns home to find his mother has replaced him with Albert, a lodger who now occupies his old room-and her affections. As Julius struggles to adapt, hidden tensions resurface, unveiling a dysfunctional family dynamic.

Sweet Tooth

At the verge between childhood and adolescence, a group of girls hang out at the playground. They smoke, coordinate TikTok dances, and share a pack of red pills. With great authenticity and skillfully captured group dynamics, the film depicts the beginning of a new phase in fourteen-year-old Wilma's life.

Let it Burn

Arabella and her boyfriend David have just broken up. Not yet grounded in the decision, they take on the next question: how should they tell their classmates about it to avoid awkward situations at school? Instead, the discussion leads them into whether the breakup really is a mutual decision.

Frequencies of a Pyjamas

When 68-year old Karin clears out her late husband’s wardrobe, she happens to find his pyjama. She decides to sleep in it, but the pyjama itches against her body, making her night sleepless. Karin’s daughter insists that she should move on, but together with her home care, Karin instead starts to look for a solution.

Substitute

Alice gets by working as a substitute at preschools. One morning she's called to a new preschool where she, as usual, is put to work without a proper introduction. Her day takes a turn when Alice finds herself alone in a confrontation with a parent.