Näidendite andmebaas

Five young men in military service find themselves knee deep in mud after driving
off trail during a military practice exercise. It’s night, they’re in the middle of
nowhere and with no help being nearby, they decide to wait until morning before
digging out the armoured vehicle. However, when the sun rises, they discover
themselves on a tiny bog island, completely surrounded by water and with no
idea how to get off it.
Most of the play takes place on a roof of the vehicle where soldiers, all 18-19 year
old boys, take turns keeping watch. Tensions rise as time passes, their sergeant
keeps losing his temper and fights break out. But at times, the weird accident
offers a moment of calm – a possibility to reflect and deal with the trauma, grief
and emotions that the military environment has suppressed.
The play offers an honest commentary about the mental health struggles of young
men, especially in military service. The fears of an upcoming war in the Baltic

region adds a sense of danger and urgency that make the whole scenario feel like
a calm before the storm. The dialogue stays true to the harshness of military
slang, being full of profanities and swear words. The language is definitely one of
the most striking features of the play.
It is also worth noting that the ending scene describes only one possible outcome
and the author recommends using forum theatre method to ask the audience
how they would solve the conflict and then play out different scenarios.