Girls Lost

Kim is part of the group facing relentless harassment at school. She rapidly questions her sense of self after discovering the flower’s power to become male, becoming impulsive and protective as she navigates loyalty, danger, and the lure of a different life. Her arc centers on the pull between belonging and truth, culminating in choices that test her limits.

This portrayal emphasizes the longing for freedom and the unsettling door the zipper metaphor suggests. The transformation creates an uneasy, open path to autonomy, forcing Kim to navigate a male persona to seek safety and self-definition. She remains resolute, even as loyalty and danger pull her toward risky decisions.

Momo is in love with Kim and grapples with questions about Kim’s feelings and identity. She grows more confident around bullies and negligent adults, offering support to Kim while navigating her own desires. Her loyalty to Kim deepens as the group contends with trust, fear, and the cost of their choices.

Alexander Gustavsson’s Momo reflects the broader peer dynamic, balancing concern for Kim with the complexities of adolescence. The character remains a steady presence, questioning what it means to be true to oneself while facing social pressures. The transformation exposes competing loyalties and the ache of unfulfilled longing.

Bella is a core friend whose own experience of the transformation adds to the group’s tension and resilience. She supports her friends even as the group grapples with fear and the lure of new identities. Bella ultimately acts as a conduit for loss, handing over the plant’s roots at the end and marking the cost of their escape.

Vilgot Ostwald Vesterlund’s Bella shares the group’s curiosity about identity and safety, navigating trust, risk, and the consequences of their choices. Her presence reinforces themes of companionship and the moral ambiguity of seeking freedom in a dangerous world. Bella’s perspective adds depth to the complex dynamics among the friends.

Tony is a troubled teen and petty thief whose world feels thrilling and perilous. He hosts the party where events escalate, teaches Kim to drive, and becomes a dangerous catalyst through intimidation and violence. His interactions—pushing Kim toward extremes and exposing the toxicity of his environment—underscore the film’s warning about the costs of escaping into a dangerous freedom.