Gone (2024)
Story overview
A 20-minute Icelandic drama from 2024 about Brynja, a mother who becomes increasingly frantic when her 7-year-old daughter doesn't return home from school. As she searches, she fears the worst—a possible abduction—but the story reveals unexpected twists that challenge initial assumptions.
Parent Guide
A tense but brief drama about a missing child scenario with psychological suspense rather than physical danger. Suitable for older children with parental guidance due to emotional intensity.
Content breakdown
No physical violence shown. Peril is psychological—the mother's fear of abduction creates tension, but no harm occurs to the child.
The premise of a missing child is inherently unsettling. Scenes of the mother's distress and frantic searching may be intense for sensitive viewers, but there are no jump scares or graphic imagery.
No offensive language noted. Dialogue is in Icelandic with subtitles, focusing on the search and emotional reactions.
No sexual content or nudity present.
No depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
High emotional intensity from the mother's perspective—anxiety, fear, and relief. The 20-minute runtime keeps it manageable, but the subject matter may provoke strong feelings in both parents and children.
Parent tips
This short film focuses on parental anxiety and suspense rather than explicit danger. The tension comes from the mother's emotional state and the mystery of the child's whereabouts. While there's no graphic content, the premise of a missing child may be unsettling for sensitive viewers. Best watched with parents who can provide context and reassurance.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- How do you think the mom felt when she couldn't find her daughter?
- What should you do if you're late coming home?
- Why was Brynja so worried? What made her think something bad happened?
- What would you do if a friend didn't come home on time?
- How did the film build suspense without showing violence?
- What does this story teach us about assumptions and communication?
- How does the film portray maternal anxiety? Is it realistic?
- Discuss the narrative twist—how does it comment on modern parenting fears?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.
