Bye Bye Boredom
“A guilt-ridden rural girl tests her boundaries after losing her best friend.”
Synopsis
13-year-old Jackie and her best friend Nova do most things together. They hang out in the horse paddock, drive Epa tractors, and take drugs. At a farewell party for one of their friends, they buy some pink pills from the local dealer and mail carrier, Casper. Jackie encourages them to try the drug, which leads to disastrous consequences when Nova dies. In the aftermath, Jackie must not only cope with the loneliness and grief of losing her best friend but also deal with the guilt she feels.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elina Sahlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Elina Sahlin
- Original Score
- Lisa Holmqvist
- Original Title
- Bye Bye Boredom
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Makeriet Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elina Sahlin
Elina Sahlin
Lisa Holmqvist
Emil Klang
Hanna Storby, Michał Leszczyłowski
Christian Kielberg, Arvin Kananian, Vilhelm Olin, Petter Selvehed, Patrick Sobieski
Department Leadership Roster
Elina Sahlin
Director
Emil Klang
Director of Photography
Christian Kielberg
Producer
Hanna Storby
Editor
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
Elina Sahlin
Writer
Frida Eriksson
Production Design
Sera Cederberg
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bye Bye Boredom.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bye Bye Boredom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bye Bye Boredom about?
13-year-old Jackie and her best friend Nova do most things together. They hang out in the horse paddock, drive Epa tractors, and take drugs. At a farewell party for one of their friends, they buy some pink pills from the local dealer and mail carrier, Casper. Jackie encourages them to try the drug, which leads to disastrous consequences when Nova dies. In the aftermath, Jackie must not only cope with the loneliness and grief of losing her best friend but also deal with the guilt she feels.
Who directed Bye Bye Boredom?
Bye Bye Boredom was directed by Elina Sahlin.
Who stars in Bye Bye Boredom?
The principal cast of Bye Bye Boredom includes Kiwi Casslind, Maja Waessman, Albin Grenholm, Electra Hallman, Kalled Mustonen.
When was Bye Bye Boredom released and how long is it?
Bye Bye Boredom was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Bye Bye Boredom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bye Bye Boredom was composed by Lisa Holmqvist.