High Lane

The events occur in present-day Croatia, with contemporary hiking gear and safety concerns. The group encounters a treacherous, weather-swept trail that forces them to push forward against the risk of injury or death. The immediacy of peril underlines the moral and physical stakes of every decision.

Set in a remote area of Croatia in the Balkans, the hike unfolds through rugged, forested terrain. The starting point is closed off and the route is haunted by a collapsed rope bridge, a cabin in the woods, and improvised traps that heighten the danger. The isolation of the wilderness amplifies fear and forces drastic, high-stakes choices from the group.

🌲 Survival

In the forest, the group is forced to rely on each other as they push through a dangerous closed trail. The collapsing bridge and the looming traps turn a simple hike into a life-or-death test of endurance. With limited resources, choices about pressing forward or retreating become critical. The wilderness itself acts as a relentless judge of who can endure.

💔 Guilt

Guilt threads through the action: Fred’s decision to persuade the group into a closed trail haunts him, and Karine’s conscience weighs on her after a fatal mistake. The emotional burden complicates practical choices as fear and responsibility collide. The narrative continually returns to the cost of survival when actions have irreversible consequences.

🎭 Relationships

Jealousy and rivalries surface as Guillaume’s feelings for Chloé clash with Loïc’s insecurity. The group’s fragile bonds fracture under pressure, affecting trust and cooperation. Rivalries influence decisions at key moments, revealing how affection and envy can be as dangerous as the terrain. The dynamic shifts as loyalties are tested by fear and desperation.

🏹 Threats

A human predator emerges in the form of Anton, a poacher who stalks the group and uses traps to kill. The forest becomes a hunter’s domain, turning survival into a contest against both nature and a calculated threat. Confrontations escalate into deadly violence, culminating in a brutal pursuit and a fatal choice at the cable. The danger is real, and mercy fights to survive against a merciless hunter.