Summaries

Renowned Swedish TV-duo Filip and Fredrik embark on a trip to France, aiming to rekindle the zest for life of Filip's father

In the film, Filip tries to cheer up his father, who is stuck at home in the armchair during his retirement, by making the same drive to France that the family used to take when Filip was a child. For his help, Filip takes his best friend Fredrik, some serious doses of optimism and an old orange Renault 4.

Selected as Sweden's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, "The Last Journey" is the most-watched documentary in Swedish history. When Lars Hammar, after 40 years as a beloved French teacher in Köping, retires, he envisions a delightful "third age" with travel, wine, and experiences together with his wife Tiina. But it doesn't turn out as he had hoped. Instead of indulging in life's pleasures, Lars becomes increasingly passive and lacking in willpower at home in his leather armchair, to the great frustration and despair of both Tiina and their son Filip. That's when Filip gets an idea - to take his frail old father to his beloved France and let him revisit the places he has loved most in life. By retracing the same road trip the family used to take when Filip was a child and secretly orchestrating some of life's most delightful moments, he hopes to reignite Lars' zest for life. With the help of his best friend Fredrik, some hefty doses of optimism and creativity, and an old orange Renault 4, the adventure can begin.

Details

Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 29, 2024
Countries of origin Sweden
Official sites Official Site
Language Swedish
Production companies Nexiko

Box office

Gross worldwide $279347

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
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