Movie spotlight
Vakna
A short horror story about a young woman who wakes up to discover that her husband hasn't come home from his night shift. Now she needs to find out why.
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Plot Summary
A grief-stricken mother struggles to cope after the death of her daughter and begins to suspect that her daughter's spirit is attempting to communicate with her. As the strange occurrences escalate, she must confront her own psychological state and the possibility of supernatural intervention.
Critical Reception
Vakna received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while some found the pacing and narrative elements uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong central performance and unsettling atmosphere.
Some found the plot's progression to be slow and predictable.
The film effectively taps into themes of grief and maternal anxiety.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many highlighting the emotional depth and suspenseful nature of the film, though a portion found it to be too somber.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Alexander Fjelldal, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from personal experiences with loss and the supernatural.
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