NOR26: The Last Resort

Australian premiere

Paradis

Directed and co-written by Maria Sødahl (Hope), The Last Resort is an absorbing drama about a Danish family that must reassess their moral compass when faced with the harsh realities hidden in paradise.  

Mikkel (Espen Smed, A Fortunate Man) and Louise (Danica Ćurčić, Secrets We Keep, Unruly) go on a well-deserved all-inclusive holiday to the Canary Islands with their two daughters Sille and Ella. Their scenic surroundings are inviting for a week of carefree relaxation. But reality hits hard different when the family's holiday paradise is interrupted by boats of refugees sailing onto the beach.

Suddenly events take a turn when the couple accidentally hit a stranger with their car. When he later shows up at their hotel and asks for help, they decide to assist him. But as they get involved, their well-intentioned humanistic values are put to the test. Soon they begin to fear for their safety and are forced to ask themselves: what does it really mean to be a good person and how much should they risk to help a person in need?

Awards

WINNER – Dragon Award: Best Nordic Film, Göteborg Film Festival 2026

2026 | Denmark, Norway 
Danish, English, Spanish with English subtitles