August, a clergyman, returns home from years of missionary work abroad because of the death of his sister Christina, who – after going from greatness to the gutter as the famous porno star “The Princess” – has finally died of drug abuse. She has left her five-year-old daughter Mia with Karen, a prostitute. August pays them a visit to bring Mia home with him and become her guardian. Burdened by sorrow and guilt, he decides to avenge Christina’s death and brings Mia along on a crusade to clear his sister’s name of pornographic connotations. The mission escalates into a brutal and violent rout as August attempts desperately to protect the only thing he holds dear – namely Mia – forcing him to make a fateful decision.
A controversial, challenging but unique animated feature from Danish director and comic-book creator Anders Morgenthaler, which also incorporates live action scenes. His blend of sex, violence and religion creates an angry but darkly energetic tale, which takes its inspiration from Japanese anime to Taxi Driver, marking his out as a startling talent to watch.
Winner of Golden Melies award at Fantastic Film Festival in Lund. On DVD January 2008.
