Wildland is a Danish drama film directed by Jeanette Nordahl, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The story follows Ida, a teenage girl who is left alone after a car accident kills her mother. She moves in with her aunt, Bodil, and her three grown sons, David, Jonas, and Mads, who run a criminal enterprise involving theft, extortion, and violence.
As Ida tries to adjust to her new life, she discovers the close bond between Bodil and her sons. They welcome her with open arms and provide her with the much-needed support she needs to cope with her loss. However, Ida soon realizes that the family's criminal activities put them in danger, and she is torn between loyalty and survival.
The film explores themes of family, loyalty, power, and vulnerability. It portrays the complexity of human relationships and the difficult choices we often make in life. The performances by the cast, including Sidse Babett Knudsen as Bodil and Sandra Guldberg Kampp as Ida, are excellent, and the cinematography and score are top-notch.
Wildland is a compelling drama that will keep you engaged until the very end. It is a powerful story about love, loss, and the harsh realities of life.