About Hatching

Hatching is a Finnish horror film directed by Hanna Bergholm and premiered in 2022. The story revolves around a young gymnast, Tinja, who desperately tries to please her mother, a woman obsessed with presenting the image of a perfect family life to the world through her popular blog. The discovery of a strange bird's egg begins a transformation in Tinja, leading to a horrifying coming-of-age tale filled with dark secrets.

Making / Production

Produced by the teams at Black Swan Pictures and Rabbit Films, Hatching plunges into the exploration of perfection, societal expectations, and growing-up pressures. It takes the audience on a journey with its expert blend of body horror, surrealism, and dark comedy.

Actors

• Siw Elise Ersland as Tinja - Through a compelling performance, Siw captures the terror and transformation of a young gymnast navigating through her disturbing reality.
• Jan Korander as Ari - Jan brilliantly portrays Tinja's father, who struggles to understand his daughter's change.
• Rebekka Järvenpää as Satu - Rebekka brings to life Tinja's mother, a woman engrossed in crafting a perfect family image, oblivious to the dark force growing in her household.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Hatching is Hanna Bergholm’s directorial debut, landing her as a new promising talent in the landscape of thriller-horror genre.
• Though a horror film, Hatching delves deeply into the themes of perfectionism and societal pressure, offering more than just scares.

Quotes

• "We can't always control what happens to us, but we can always control how we react." - Tinja
• "Hiding behind a perfect image won't solve the imperfections within." - Satu

Music, Soundtrack

• The suspense-building music and soundtracks create a perfectly eerie atmosphere that enhances the taut ambience of the film.
• Composed by Pessi Levanto, the thrilling background score adds an extra layer to the cinematic experience.