Children's Island (film)

Children's Island is a 1980 Swedish drama film directed by Kay Pollak. The film tells the story of Reine, a young boy whose mother tells him he is going on a summer camp trip. However, instead of sending him to camp, she sends him on a solo adventure to an island in Stockholm's archipelago, leaving him to fend for himself and learn about life independently.

The film explores themes of childhood independence, parental responsibility (or lack thereof), and the challenges of growing up. Reine encounters various characters and situations that force him to confront the complexities of the adult world.

Children's Island was a significant success in Sweden and received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of childhood and its sensitive handling of difficult subject matter. It remains a well-regarded film in Swedish cinema history. The original Swedish title is Barnens Ö.