
A fragile, anxious boy, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with Eli's arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems to be the common denominator - and for an introverted boy like Oskar, who is fascinated by gruesome stories, it doesn't take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire. But by now a subtle romance has blossomed between Oskar and Eli, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. Oskar becomes increasingly aware of the tragic, inhuman dimension of Eli's plight, but cannot bring himself to forsake her. Frozen forever in a twelve-year-old's body, with all the burgeoning feelings and confused emotions of a young adolescent, Eli knows that she can only continue to live if she keeps on moving. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can.
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Date: 04 / May / 2010
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Refreshing
After an endless stream of predictable vampire teen romance films and tv shows this is a refreshing change. The film is shot with beauty and intelligence, it's storyline is understated and is more about isolation and unexpected friendship. There are some great scenes and this film is ideal for both arthouse and horror fans. If you want fast paced action, constant gore or a tired formulaic romance plot this probably isn't for you, but if you love films that break the generic modes and offer something new, then watch it as it really is a great film!
Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Date: 05 / Nov / 2009
Interesting but not ever hits heights
Don't watch this if you're after good looking teenage vampires. THis is a thoughtful, slow and sometimes shocking Scandinavian film with unknown child leads. The originality of the story is in it's favour as is the excellent acting, Sometimes though it's a little bit too downbeat and slow and could do with speeding up a little. All in all a positive though maybe not as good as the book of the same name.
Age: 35-44
Gender: Male