Movie of the Day: When Fucking Spring is in the Air (2024) by Danyael Sugawara

"When Fucking Spring is in the Air" is a 2024 drama film directed by Danyael Sugawara. The film follows 17-year-old Kasia, a rebellious teenager from Gdynia, Poland, who embarks on a journey to confront her estranged parents in Germany after the death of her grandmother and discovering her own unexpected pregnancy.

Summary: "When Fucking Spring is in the Air" is a poignant drama that delves into themes of family, identity, and resilience. Through Kasia's journey from Poland to Germany, the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the search for belonging. Directed by Danyael Sugawara, it offers a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of contemporary Europe.

Themes:

• Family and Abandonment: Explores the impact of parental abandonment on a child's psyche and the quest for familial reconciliation.

• Identity and Belonging: Examines Kasia's struggle to find her place between her Polish roots and her parents' new life in Germany.

• Resilience and Growth: Highlights the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery and maturity amidst challenging circumstances.

Awards & Nominations : 3 wins & 5 nominations

Critical Reception: The film holds a rating of 6.0/10 on IMDb, based on 140 user reviews.

Reviews:

• Cineuropa: The film is described as a "poignant drama" that delves into themes of family, identity, and resilience.

• IMDb User Reviews: The film holds a rating of 6.0/10 based on 140 user reviews, indicating mixed audience reactions.

• Letterboxd: The film has received mixed reviews, with an average rating reflecting diverse audience opinions.

Box Office Performance: Detailed box office figures are not readily available.

Production Details:

• Production Companies:

  • OAK Motion Pictures (Netherlands)

  • Heimathafen Film & Media (Germany)

  • The Y-House (Belgium)

Distribution:

• Distributor: Amstelfilm (Netherlands), Wide Management (France)

Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28756749/

Link Review: https://www.volkskrant.nl/films/de-thema-s-in-when-fucking-spring-is-in-the-air-worden-op-wonderbaarlijk-lichte-wijze-met-elkaar-vervlochten~b7f15759/?referrer=https://www.google.com/

About movie: https://amstelfilm.nl/film/when-fcking-spring-is-in-the-air/

https://oakmotionpictures.com/films/als-de-fucking-lente-komt/

Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/fr/film/when-fucking-spring-is-in-the-air (France), https://www.justwatch.com/nl/movie/when-fucking-spring-is-in-the-air (Netherlands)