The story follows (played by Tomas Fryk), an 11-year-old boy living in a Stockholm suburb with his single mother, Harriet. Fearing the physical and emotional "corruption" of puberty, Reine develops a philosophy that adults are "crazy" and only children are truly sane.

: Throughout his wanderings, Reine meets a variety of fringe characters, including a theater group, a "Gang of Death," and an ambulance driver who is his mother's lover. Cast and Production Reine Larsson Tomas Fryk Harriet Larsson Anita Ekström Stig Utler Ingvar Hirdwall Hester Börje Ahlstedt IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com Children's Island (1980) - IMDb

(known internationally as Children's Island ) is a landmark 1980 Swedish drama directed by Kay Pollak. Based on the novel by P.C. Jersild, the film explores the dark, surreal, and often isolating journey of an 11-year-old boy on the cusp of puberty. Plot Overview: A Summer of Solitude

: Instead of attending the traditional summer camp "Children's Island" as his mother expects, Reine hides in Stockholm.

: Left unsupervised, he roams the city with his skateboard and cassette recorder, documenting his fears and observing the "selfish" and "lustful" behavior of the adults around him.