I lossens time

May 23 2013 N/A 1h 33m
Crime, Drama

Helen, a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatric ward after having killed an old couple, has attempted suicide while rambling about God. Having been part of an experiment attempting to humanize inmates by assigning them pets, the young man has suddenly gone ballistic. Fearing that he will attempt suicide again priest and scientist must now confront their mutual animosities while trying to grasp the truth. In a race against time the two women begin a shocking journey deeper and deeper into the sick mind of a young man's soul.

Plot

Helen, who is a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatric ward after having killed an old couple, has attempted suicide while rambling about God. In a race against time the two women begin a shocking journey deeper and deeper into the sick mind of a young man's soul.

Written by

Jonas T. Bengtsson, Per Olov Enquist, Søren Kragh-Jacobsen

Directed by

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen

Production Countries

Sweden, Denmark

Production Companies

Nimbus Film, Filmpool Nord, BOB Film Sweden

Languages

svenska, Dansk

Awards

6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,616
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA