A new relationship finds an obstacle like never before in this subtle turned chaotic film from director Viljar Bøe.

Christian is a 23-year-old multimillionaire who seems to have it all, except a girlfriend. Through online dating, he meets Sigrid, a young woman who is a bit timid. They go on a lunch date and hit it off right away. He tells her that he has a dog named Frank and she is excited. However, she soon learns that Frank isn’t exactly what he appears to be. After spending the night with Christian, Sigrid learns Frank is actually a man in a dog costume.

Sigrid is shocked at the revelation and decides she doesn’t want to see Christian anymore. However, her friend tells her who Christian is as he is well known as is his family. She decides to give Christian another chance at a potential romance. Sigrid learns the truth about Frank from Christian and decides to even give the “dog” a chance. However, one weekend at Christian’s remote family house will change the course of everyone’s lives forever.

From the creative mind of Norwegian director Viljar Bøe comes this film that from the trailer looks like it will go one way, but upon seeing the film, goes in a way one would never expect. This is the story of a very new romance that has a very concerning complication in the form of the titular “good boy”, Frank. The fact that Frank is actually a man in a dog costume makes things very strange and it is here where a 50 Shades of Grey style relationship called “puppy play” comes to mind. However, Christian makes it clear to Sigrid that he doesn’t “discipline” him and no reason to.

The trio of core characters are great in their roles. Gard Løkke brings a sense of charm to the role of Christian. We even get a chance to see his emotional side when Sigrid first leaves him after Frank’s revelation. It is as if for the first time, he possibly found love only to nearly lose it because of Frank. As for Sigrid, Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen plays the innocent girl who at first is shocked but soon warms up to the idea of who or what Frank is and bonds with him to a point where it is possible that Christian could be a little green with envy. Nicolai Narvesen Lied is the man behind Frank and he does a great job in the role.

The first half of its 79-minute runtime is quite subtle as it focuses on the new relationship, the shock and eventual acceptance of the revelation. Then, the film takes a complete left turn in the second half. Some very shocking revelations begin to occur here, and it leads to a even more shocking finale.

Good Boy is a very intriguing film that brings a new dynamic in a new relationship, all driven by excellent performances by the film’s three major leads with a shock-filled second half.

WFG RATING: A

Saban Films presents a Blue Finch Films Releasing film. Director: Viljar Bøe. Producers: Marie Waade Grønning, Ane Marie Sletten, and Karl Oskar Åsli. Writer: Viljar Bøe. Cinematography: Viljar Bøe. Editing: Viljar Bøe.

Cast: Gard Løkke, Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen, Nicolai Narvesen Lied, Amalie Willoch Njaastad.

The film will be released in select theaters, On Demand, and Digital on September 8.