Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly

Surreal tale of a 14 year-old boy who dreams of escaping the loneliness from an unhappy home & sexual abuse (from his mother's boyfriend who is also his school swimming coach). One day his back mysteriously sprouts feathers and he can metaphorically fly away from it all.

Cast

Anders Borchgrevink

as Lakki

Bjørn Skagestad

as Faren

Gabriel Paaske

as Tim

Jorunn Kjellsby

as Siss

Nina Gunke

as Moren

Jan Grønli

as Budda-mannen

Øyvin Bang Berven

as Gymlæreren 'Tarzan'

Stian Bonnevie Arntzen

as Lakki som 7-åring

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