Maria Eriksson-Hecht
Sweden
2017
17
minutes
Swedish
spoken
English
subtitles
It’s John’s first day at school. In lieu of parental support, his big brother Mika takes on the responsibility of getting John prepared. Eleven-year-old Mika attempts to teach John some hard facts about their world, starting with how to deal with the merciless demands of the schoolyard.
Themes: bullying, parental neglect, sibling relations
Advisory: There is an allusion to parental neglect and violence toward children, and an instance of a child stealing school supplies from a store.
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