Dogtooth

The film starts with three siblings gathered in a bathroom, listening to a cassette tape that presents four cryptic words for the day. These words—Sea, motorway, excursion, and carbine—are delivered with definitions that appear completely unrelated, setting a surreal tone for their day ahead.

Shortly after the tape, the siblings' father introduces Christina, a female security guard from his workplace, to the house. It is revealed that he has paid her to engage in sexual acts with his son, highlighting the dark and mechanical nature of their family dynamics.

The siblings live in a world where they are indoctrinated to believe they cannot leave the confines of their property unless they lose a 'dogtooth'. Their daily lives consist of household chores and endurance games, with their development stunted by a lack of real-world interaction.

The family's unique system involves rewarding good behavior with stickers while punishing poor behavior with physical and verbal consequences. This system reinforces the children's distorted perception of reality, creating a controlled atmosphere devoid of normal familial relationships.

A stray cat enters the garden, instilling fear in the siblings. When the son kills the cat, the father concocts a chilling story, claiming cats can be evil and that their brother, who attempted to escape, was killed by one, further instilling fear and reinforcing their captivity.

The mother announces her pregnancy with twins, causing unrest among the siblings. They express their dissatisfaction, realizing that their already cramped living space will become even more confined, leading to a stark realization of their limited existence.

The elder daughter convinces Christina to lend her two Hollywood film tapes, which she eagerly watches. Inspired by the films, she begins quoting lines and adopts the name 'Bruce', showcasing her desire to break free from her constraining environment.

Upon discovering the films, the father reacts violently, brutally punishing the elder daughter for her fascination with the outside world. This intimidation serves to further maintain control over the siblings and suppress any budding independence they might develop.

The parents decide that the responsibility of choosing a new sexual partner for their son will fall upon him, leading him to select his elder sister. Her discomfort becomes palpable as she quotes lines from movies to cope with the surreal and troubling situation.

During a celebratory dinner for their parents' anniversary, the children perform a dance. The elder sibling finds joy replicating moves from Flashdance, only to be interrupted by their mother's distress, highlighting their conflicting emotions.

In a desperate act, the elder daughter knocks out one of her dogteeth and sneaks outside, hiding in the trunk of the family car. The father's discovery of the blood and tooth leads to a frantic search, emphasizing the escalating drama within the family.

After realizing his daughter is missing, the father becomes frantic, searching the property. His growing desperation resonates with the remaining siblings, who feel the looming threat of losing their sister in their already fragile existence.

The following day, the father leaves for work, leaving the car unlocked outside the factory. The camera focuses on the trunk, which remains tightly shut, symbolizing the uncertain fate of the siblings and the haunting secrecy surrounding their lives.