19-25 January
2026
A young man lives alone in a remote cabin. His life changes when he discovers a fragile sunflower in the forest. He begins to nurture it, and as the flower slowly recovers, the emotional bond deepens into a consuming obsession. When the sunflower suddenly starts to wither, his care takes a desperate and dark turn. A silently dramatic and mysterious film about the deeply human need for company.
Patrik Edlund is a filmmaker with a strong passion for creating films that evoke emotion and explore human stories. He focuses on visual storytelling that highlights personal themes, aiming to both inspire and challenge his audience. Patrik has previously directed smaller productions such as The Day I Died and Lyevattne.
| Part of: | FFN: Young Directors / Student Films |
| Director: | Patrik Edlund |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Run time: | 8m |
| Cast: | Albert Berglund |
| Dialogue: | English |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Producer: | Patrik Edlund |
| Age limit: | 15 |