Maja Palm

Trap

17-year-old Sami and his friends search for thrills. They arrange meetings with older men where play quickly turns violent. For Sami, these encounters awaken a desire that grows ever stronger. When cracks appear in the group, his loyalty to his friends is threatened by his longing to find his own path. But leaving the familiar behind is not always easy.

2008 Loves You

Sam returns to his hometown after being away for a couple of months, and the atmosphere is tense as he reconnects with his childhood friend Kevin. During an evening filled with alcohol and cigarettes, Sam wrestles with his conflicting emotions about his old social circles.