Midsommar Timeline ( Real )

production
June 2018

Set Design and Filming

Filming for Midsommar took place in Budapest, Hungary, with extensive set design to replicate the Swedish village atmosphere.

Midsommar Timeline ( Fictional )

personal_tragedy
Early Spring

Dani's Family Tragedy

Dani's sister and parents die, leading to her emotional instability at the start of the film.

travel
Midsummer's Eve

Trip to Sweden

Dani, with her boyfriend Christian and his friends, travel to the Hårga commune in Sweden to attend their midsummer festival.

arrival
Day 1 of Festival

Arrival at Hårga Commune

The group arrives at the commune and is introduced to the community's customs and rituals.

ritual
Day 2 of Festival

First Ritual: Ättestupa

The commune performs a ritual where two elderly members commit suicide by jumping from a cliff.

ceremony
Day 3 of Festival

Dani becomes the May Queen

Dani is crowned May Queen, a pivotal moment symbolizing her integration into the commune.

discovery
Day 3 of Festival Afternoon

Revelation of Commune's Secrets

Christian and the others discover the commune's darker practices, including human sacrifices.

climax
Last Day of Festival

Final Sacrificial Ritual

The commune performs the final sacrificial ritual where Christian and others are burned alive in the temple, while Dani watches.

character_development
Last Day of Festival Evening

Dani's Emotional Transformation

Dani's expression changes from horror to a smile, signifying her acceptance and transformation within the commune.