Pubertat - Secrets, Lies, and Human Castles

When news of the alleged abuse of a young teen in a quaint coastal town hits social media, the ensuing investigation forces young and old alike to confront their own secrets and lies - and to grow up fast. Especially the adults.

The harmony of a community is disrupted when, through a social media post, three young teenage boys are accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, who is also their best friend. Not just the youngsters must come to terms with the claims, but also their families. Who are the actual aggressors (if any) and who the victims? In a small town in full preparation for the traditional Castells festival, where young and old stack on top of each other to build an intricate human castle, the tension becomes unbearable. That is, until everyone's own personal castle of secrets, lies and insecurities might collapse and bring down the whole town. In the end, could it be that not only traditions are passed on from generation to generation, but all our taboos, too?

Subjects:
religion, women, familial relationships, childhood, based on a true story, belonging, history, literature, love