Bora Bora

Bora Bora

Year: 2011

Runtime: 76 mins

Language: Danish

Director: Hans Fabian Wullenweber

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15‑year‑old Mia feels isolated at school and pressured by her mother. Running is her only peace, and she excels. On a downtown street she meets 16‑year‑old Zack, who leads teens surviving as pickpockets and craving independence. Mia joins them, but police pressure makes life dangerous, forcing her to decide whether to keep evading her problems or confront them.

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1

Mia's loneliness and running as escape

Feeling lonely and out of place because her mom is always working or stressed, Mia longs for something different. Running becomes the one time she feels free from the dull, demanding routines of everyday life. This longing plants the seed for a new family and a place where she might belong.

Home
2

The first pickpocketing on the street

Zack uses a feigned injury to pick Mia's purse on the street. When he attempts the same trick again later on the same street, Mia becomes suspicious and confronts him; he admits he stole from her.

Street
3

Café confession and invitation to the gang

The two share a chat in a café where Mia asks about Zack's thievery. He admits he belongs to a group of young pick-pockets squatting in an abandoned mansion and invites Mia to meet them and perhaps join.

Café
4

Meeting the gang at the abandoned mansion

Mia is introduced to the gang at the abandoned mansion and meets Silja, the wary leader. The group shares stories that highlight their troubled pasts, creating a sense of kinship for Mia. Silja tests Mia's abilities before offering her a place among them.

Abandoned mansion
5

Mia joins the gang

After a trial of her skills, Mia's talent for running is recognized, and Silja invites her into the group. Mia decides this is the life she wants and leaves her old life behind to join.

Abandoned mansion
6

The no-dating rule and growing feelings

Silja imposes a rule that no dating inside the gang. Despite the rule, Mia and Zack secretly start to develop feelings for each other, unsure how the others will react.

Abandoned mansion
7

The plan for Bora Bora and the first signs of romance

The gang saves up loot with the aim of creating a place of freedom and traveling to Bora Bora. Mia and Zack begin dating in secret, trying to keep their relationship under Silja's radar.

Abandoned mansion
8

Silja's travel announcement and the looming decision

Silja announces that they can finally afford to travel, reinforcing the Bora Bora goal. Mia and Zack's secret romance continues, raising tension about whether the group will stay united.

Abandoned mansion
9

The rift deepens as Silja's plan shifts

Mia confronts Silja after learning she intends to travel away with Zack and the money, leaving the rest of the gang behind. Tension escalates as the money and leadership are at stake.

Abandoned mansion
10

The fight and Silja's arrest

A confrontation erupts between Mia and Silja over the split and the money. Silja is eventually arrested when she is found with all the money, undermining their plan.

Abandoned mansion
11

Mia returns to school and home

With the gang's trajectory shattered, Mia returns to school and back home, choosing not to follow the same path anymore.

School / Home
12

Mia chooses to date Zack freely

Having broken free from the gang's control, Mia decides to continue dating Zack on her own terms, embracing a freer life with him.

City / Home

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