From Darkness

Directed by Philip da Silva

Runtime: 01:35:00

Country of Origin: Sweden

The park ranger, Angelica, seeks the help of her former boyfriend, Viktor, a dog handler, to search for a missing woman in a dangerous nature reserve in Sweden. The search is complicated by a disturbing myth about the Cave Banshee, a vengeful spirit from the nordic folklore that once lured miners to their deaths in the reserve’s treacherous caves. As they delve deeper into the forest, Viktor starts to question his own sanity and whether the rumored Banshee is more than just a myth. To make matters worse, Angelica and Viktor share a painful history with the haunted place. Two years ago, they were unable to locate a child who vanished there during a storm, causing a rift between them that has yet to heal. Viktor must now confront his troubled past and work together with Angelica to survive the night and unravel the mystery behind the woman's disappearance.

Director Biography

Philip da Silva, born and raised in Lund, Sweden, has been working in film for over twenty years. He studied filmmaking and video production in Stockholm. Over the years, Philip has written and directed several award winning shorts in fiction and drama, such as the short film "Samma som du" (Eng. Just like you) which won several international awards 2016/17. Philip's latest work "Kalldusch" was in the official selections for Gothenburg Film Festival 2022. He has also been featured on national television with the short films "Min storebror Charlie" (Eng. Big Brother Charlie) and "Samma som du" (Eng. Just like you).