Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Pål Sverre Hagen | ... | Jan Thomas (as Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen) | |
Trine Dyrholm | ... | Agnes | |
Ellen Dorrit Petersen | ... | Anna | |
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Fredrik Grøndahl | ... | Jens |
Trond Espen Seim | ... | Jon M | |
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Angelou Garcia | ... | Malin |
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Henriette Garcia | ... | Selma |
Terje Strømdahl | ... | Menighetforvalter | |
Anneke von der Lippe | ... | Sissel | |
Frank Kjosås | ... | Tommy | |
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Jon Vågenes Eriksen | ... | Isak |
Stig Henrik Hoff | ... | Fengselsprest | |
Bjarne Henriksen | ... | Dansk Sjef | |
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Bodil Jørgensen | ... | Dansk Kone |
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Tone Danielsen | ... | Liss |
A man convicted in his teens for killing a child is released on parole. He finds work as a church organist and develops a rewarding relationship with a priest and her young son. However, his caring for the boy catches the attention of his old victim's mother, bringing to the surface her bad memories and unanswered questions. This draws them both into troubled waters, having to learn when to hold on and when to let go. Written by Vages
This is not an easy film to watch--for many reasons. On the simplest level, it is a foreign film which demands the viewer read subtitles; more importantly, it is a film without an exact beginning, middle and end, instead developing a story of guilt and redemption by delivering several points of view, which may confuse viewers accustomed to a quick and easy narrative with simple solutions. It is compellingly acted by an ensemble cast, features some amazing music from a cathedral organ as well as that in the background, and is paced so that tension is continuously maintained. This is a film for adults who want challenging experiences from film.