Reckless

Reckless

Directed by Bjørn Erik Pihlmann Sørensen

Produced by Pihlmann Films, Hocus Focus Productions

201322 min6.2 / 10

A tense, morally ambiguous short about teenage desire and reckless choices set against a summer backdrop, exploring the consequences of a young woman's impulsive decision.

An uncompromising and controversial short set in the Scandinavian suburbia on the hottest day of the summer. A sister reluctantly babysits her little brother. Two young boys catch her attention, and she makes a crucial decision.

Questions people ask

  • Does Reckless end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Reckless sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Reckless violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Reckless easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Reckless scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Reckless

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Reckless

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Reckless, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Reckless, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Reckless, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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