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Something Must Break is a 2014 Swedish drama film directed by Ester Martin Bergsmark. It is based on the novel You Are the Roots That Sleep at My Feet and Keep the Earth in Place by Eli Levén. Something Must Break tells the story of Sebastian, a young, suicidal transfeminine person who first seeks joy through external validation — sex, love and romance —, before discovering their true identity and finding joy within themself. Saga Becker won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance as Sebastian/Ellie.