Swedish duoFilip HammarandFredrik Wikingssondirected and starred in the documentaryThe Last Journey.
Accepting the fact that hes never going to be the guy he once used to be.
In planning the trip for Lars, he was planning as much for Filip too.
I think that those moments are as much about Filip as they are about his dad.
Filip realized an inevitable role reversal had occurred.
After he had fallen at the beginning of the trip, he had peed his pants, Hammar said.
Those things are tough to talk about.
When youre a child, your parents take care of you when you peed your pants or whatever.
And its cyclical in a way.
Its full circle in the end.
The Last Journeyincludes those honest moments, but overall it is a comedy.
Wikingsson said it is in the duos nature to see the humor in Lars and Filips relationship.
Hammar said accepting his fathers limitations has actually improved their relationship as a result of the film.
Its less stressful to him at least.
So I can just like, Okay, dad, lets talk about whatever you want.
Lets talk a little bit about your ailments, but also about soccer, whatever.
The filmmakers hopeThe Last Journeymakes audience members call their parents after its over.
Since the film opened in Sweden in March, Hammar has received word that they have.
Thats something for the poster: Bring handkerchief and Tampax.
Im not sure if thats maybe too complicated.
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