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Upon arrival, the group is welcomed into a surreal, sunlit paradise where the line between joy and menace blurs. The villagers partake in an array of rituals, including hallucinative experiences involving mushrooms, which deepen Dani's emotional turbulence. As they indulge in the beauty of the Swedish countryside, the group remains oblivious to the darkness underlying the celebrations.
A Shift in Power Dynamics
As the festival progresses, Dani's role begins to shift. She finds herself increasingly distanced from Christian and his friends, particularly during a climactic moment where she is crowned as the May Queen. This transition is marked by a growing acceptance of her grief, but it simultaneously indicates her impending complicity in the village’s sinister practices.