The Hunt

Mats wants to find his place in society and be accepted by his friends. Mats' life is in constant motion, while his father Sebastian's life is unchanging and static. Sebastian lives his hermit life in a small cottage in the woods. He mourns his dead wife and makes environmental works of art that rot before any living person has a chance to see them. Mats and some of his fellow students go on a hunting trip together. They are sons of their fathers, and hunting is part of the family tradition. What Mats does on the hunt does not live up to the expectations of Joakim, the gang leader. Eventually Mats escapes into the woods and finds his way to his father. The Hunt is a film about shame, courage and acceptance.