On Christmas Eve, during the civil war in the Central African Republic, a Muslim soldier hides in a field hospital, subjecting everyone there to danger.

A drama made in cooperation with Doctors Without Borders, based on the experiences of Lindis Hurum who ran a Bangui field hospital in 2013 and had to walk a tightrope with a nearby Christian militia.

The story takes place over 15 hours and has tense moments, but overall this well-meaning film fails to add real energy or emotion. 

2025-Norway-Sweden. 84 min. Color. Directed by Eirik Svensson. Book: Lindis Hurum. Cast: Kristine Kujath Thorp (Linn), Mattis Herman Nyquist (Andreas), Alexander Karim (Joseph), Tracy Gotoas, Nixon Singa, Chris Djuma, Alma Pöysti.

Trivia: Original title: Før mørket.