The Polar Boy (2016)

6.4/10 97 min Drama

Overview

Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.

Cast

Roland Laos

Mattias

Jaanika Arum

Hanna

Jörgen Liik

Sander

Kaspar Velberg

Ralf

Katariina Unt

Mattias' Mother

Rein Oja

Hanna's Father

Eric Simonin

Werner Wolf

Ülle Kaljuste

Head Teacher

Andrus Vaarik

Mathematics Teacher

Mirtel Pohla

Katja

Indrek Sammul

Hardi

Henrik Kalmet

Lauri

Joosep Jürgenson

Heiki

Jaan Rekkor

Ott

Ene Järvis

Dr. Alttoa

Raivo Adlas

Forensic Psychiatrist

Ago Anderson

Night Guard

Andres Mähar

Police Officer #1

Rain Simmul

Police Officer #2

Mattias Naan

Ticket Controller #1

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