Sweetwater (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Lasse Glomm
Writer: Knut Faldbakken, Lasse Glomm, Petter Skavlan
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Bente Erichsen
Companies: Marcusfilm A/S, Norsk Film, Svenska Filminstitutet
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: apocalypse, based on novel, disaster, exile, family relationships, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, female rear nudity, female topless nudity, future, gang, killing an animal, male rear nudity, parents nude before children, pollution, post apocalypse, post world war three, pregnancy, sex, violence
Story
In the aftermath of an unspecified disaster, Allan decides to leave the war-torn city of Sweetwater with his wife Lisa and their young son. They seek refuge at a municipal dump on the outskirts of the city, joining other displaced survivors. The family struggles to survive by scavenging for resources among the waste. Their bond grows stronger through this harsh lifestyle, but their situation becomes dire when Lisa becomes pregnant. Water is scarce, leading the family to search for it, only to discover that they are not alone in inhabiting the landfill. They must now face a fight for survival amidst the competition for resources.
Summary
Sweetwater is a grim post-apocalyptic drama from 1988, directed by Lasse Glomm and set against the backdrop of a future civilization ravaged by war or disaster. The film follows Allan's decision to leave Sweetwater with his family in search of safety and better living conditions at a municipal dump outside the city. The movie explores themes of family relationships under duress, survival, and the harsh reality of life post-disaster. It also contains graphic depictions of nudity and violence, reflecting its grim setting.
