2024 | Sweden | Documentary

The Last Journey (2024)

  • Swedish, French English 91 mins
  • Director | Filip Hammar, Fredrik Wikingsson
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Petra Mahl, Lars Beckung

STATUS: Released

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"The Last Journey" (Swedish: "Den sista resan") is a 2024 Swedish documentary directed by Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson. The film follows Filip Hammar and his best friend, Fredrik Wikingsson, as they embark on a road trip to France with Filip's father, Lars Hammar, a retired French teacher who has become passive and apathetic since his retirement. By recreating the family vacations of Filip's childhood, they aim to rekindle Lars's zest for life. The documentary delves into themes of aging, family dynamics, and the quest for personal fulfillment, offering a poignant exploration of the challenges and opportunities that come with retirement and the importance of familial bonds in navigating life's transitions.

Documentary Swedish Cinema Aging Family Dynamics Road Trip Personal Fulfillment Retirement.
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