The movie Submarino is a Danish drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. It is based on a novel of the same name by Jonas T. Bengtsson. The film explores the themes of family, addiction, guilt, and redemption.
The narrative of the film is split into two parts. The first part focuses on the childhood of the two brothers, Nick and his younger brother. They are forced to take care of their baby brother, who dies due to neglect while their mother is in a drunken stupor. This traumatic incident shapes their personalities and haunts them for the rest of their lives.
The second part of the film takes place many years later, when Nick is released from prison after serving time for assaulting a man. He is homeless and struggling with alcoholism but tries to reconnect with an old friend. Both Nick and his brother attend their mother's funeral, where they meet after years of estrangement.
Nick's brother remains nameless throughout the film, and his identity is revealed only through his interactions with Nick and his son. He is a single father to a young boy and works odd jobs to make ends meet. However, he also has a drug addiction that is getting worse by the day. When an opportunity arises, he decides to become a drug dealer to secure his son's future.
The film depicts the brothers' struggle with their past and their attempts at redemption. Nick tries to help his brother get clean, but he too is struggling with his own demons. The film ends with the two brothers coming to terms with their past and making amends. Submarino is a powerful and poignant film that portrays the devastating impact of addiction and trauma on families.
