Self-Sown

Set in a summer-scorched suburban district, Self-Sown follows Nikola, a 17-year-old moving between petty crime, idle days with friends, and moments of restless intensity. Within his close-knit group, he performs confidence and control, finding release in risk, humour, and sudden bursts of violence. Among them is Klara, 16, whose presence cuts through the group dynamic with a more direct, unguarded connection to him. At home, Nikola lives with his mother Sandra, 36. Their relationship unfolds in fragments—shared routines, silences, and brief attempts at closeness. As Sandra withdraws further into herself, Nikola takes on small responsibilities, trying to maintain a sense of order while avoi…