TSATSIKI, MORSAN OCH POLISEN (TSATSIKI, MUM AND THE POLICEMAN) European Showcase

A rare film that adds insight and wisdom to the oft-told story of growing up, TSATSIKI, MUM AND THE POLICEMAN distinguishes itself from myriad other coming-of-age films through director Ella Lemhagen’s impeccable timing and the remarkable charisma of young leading actor Samuel Haus.

The film centers on eight-year old Tsatsiki, whose mother is a wannabe rock star and whose absent father doesn’t even know Tsatsiki exists. When Tsatsiki’s mother rents her spare room to a policeman, we begin a descent inio longing and its enticing consequences.

Lemhagen turns plot contrivances inside out, exposing the audacity motivating them. Bathed in humor and pathos, TSATSIKI, MUM AND THE POLICEMAN is a film of uncommon accuracy and resonance in an everyday world.