On His Own Land

Metod’s adolescence is increasingly marked by violent outbursts, police interventions, and work abroad. Driven by reckless decisions and uncontrollable impulses, he becomes infatuated with his neighbor Štefi and tries to impress her by beating his classmate Lojz and stealing his motorcycle. The incident lands him back at the police station, but it barely affects him — his mind is set on leaving to work in Germany. After returning home, Metod sinks into heavy drinking, deeply worrying his mother Marjeta. His criminal behavior escalates, making him a familiar face to the police. Following a court hearing, his erratic conduct leads to forced treatment, where he is subjected to electroconvulsive therapy.