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Submarino (2010)

2010 • 1h 55m • Drama • Not Rated
On September 25, 2026
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CinemaSerf on Submarino

7/10 · May 22, 2026

My first impression was that omitting a name for one of the brothers felt like an unnecessary trick, however, as the narrative unfolds—a difficult depiction of his life alongside "Nick" (Jakob Cedergren)—it develops into something meaningful, representing how many people’s lives are rendered invisible within a society that abruptly ends at eleven o'clock. We are introduced to them in a rather upsetting manner. Their mother is constantly drunk, leaving the boys, who are still young teenagers, responsible for caring for their baby brother. As expected, this situation fails, creating deep trauma for both as they go down separate paths that aren’t entirely disconnected. The story begins with "Nick's" experiences after he has been in prison. He seems lost and struggles with alcohol, but when he unexpectedly encounters his old friend "Ivan" (Morten Rose), it becomes clear he isn’t a bad person; simply someone who is emotionally adrift. His brother (Peter Plaugborg) isn’t faring much better either. He's battling a drug addiction that prevents him from truly connecting with his young son, "Martin" (Gustav Fischer Kjærulff), despite his love for the boy. Desperate, he takes advice from an old addict and starts distributing drugs himself. It could be profitable initially, but there’s always someone willing to inform the police. The scenes between Plaugborg and the naturally gifted Kjærulff are particularly moving, vividly showing how addiction can consume a person's life, even when other—better—possibilities exist. This isn't about a man wanting to sell drugs; he wants to improve his son’s circumstances, but fails to realize that this is at best a temporary and ultimately empty solution. Neither character has any stability in their lives, they never have, and Cedergren reinforces this with less screen time, yet his actions are equally impactful because you feel another tragedy for these men is just around the corner. The dialogue feels thoughtful, and the film’s overall aesthetic reflects urban deterioration to emphasize the psychological struggles that follow them. There are moments of happiness, and perhaps even a glimmer of hope, but I don't believe things will get significantly better.

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