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Kalak

Jan, a nurse who is also a father, was sexually abused by his father as a teenager. Working in Nuuk, Greenland, he tries to connect to the culture wit...h sex. When someone calls him a Kalak, a Greenlandic word with a double meaning of both a "true" and "dirty" Greenlander, he wears the epithet as a badge of honor. But ultimately he has to confront his father.

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In the movie Kalak (2023), viewers are introduced to Jan, a nurse and father who is grappling with the trauma of being sexually abused by his father as a teenager. Set in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan tries to immerse himself in the local culture by seeking solace in sexual connections. When he is labeled as a Kalak, a term in Greenlandic that carries both positive connotations of being a true Greenlander and negative implications of being dirty, Jan adopts this identity as a form of acceptance and validation.

As the narrative unfolds, Jan is forced to confront his painful past and the abusive relationship he had with his father. The movie delves into themes of trauma, identity, and the complexities of cultural belonging. Throughout his journey, Jan must navigate his internal struggle with his past while also trying to find a sense of peace and reconciliation. Kalak offers a poignant exploration of one man's quest for healing and self-discovery in a society marked by tradition and modernity.

Also Known As:

Kalak

Release Date:

23 Sep 2023

Writers:

Isabella Eklöf, Kim Leine, Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

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