Sykt lykkelig (2010)

Family is the most important thing in the world to Kaja. She is an eternal optimist in spite of living with a man who would rather go hunting with the boys, and who refuses to have sex with... See full summary »

Director:

Anne Sewitsky

Writers:

Mette M. Bølstad (dramaturge), Anne Sewitsky

Stars:

Agnes Kittelsen, Joachim Rafaelsen, Maibritt Saerens

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Agnes Kittelsen	...	Kaja
Joachim Rafaelsen	...	Eirik
Maibritt Saerens	...	Elisabeth
Henrik Rafaelsen	...	Sigve
Oskar Hernæs Brandsø	...	Theodor
Ram Shihab Ebedy	...	Noa
Heine Totland	...	Kordirigent
Hans Martin Austestad	...	Mann i dress 1
Nils Christian Fossdal	...	Mann i dress 2
Håkon Rasmussen	...	Mann i dress 3
Mattis Myrland	...	Mann i dress 4
Oslo Reiselivskor	...	Kor

Storyline

Family is the most important thing in the world to Kaja. She is an eternal optimist in spite of living with a man who would rather go hunting with the boys, and who refuses to have sex with her because she isn't particularly attractive anymore. Whatever. That's life. But when the perfect couple moves in next door, Kaja struggles to keep her emotions in check. Not only do these successful, beautiful, exciting people sing in a choir; they have also adopted a child - from Ethiopia. These new neighbors open a new world to Kaja, with consequences for everyone involved. And when Christmas comes around, it becomes evident that nothing will ever be like before - even if Kaja tries her very best.

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Plot Keywords:

male full frontal nudity | fellatio | male nudity | male frontal nudity | pubic hair | 

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Taglines:

any reason not to be?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content including brief graphic nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Norway's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Academy Awards 2012.

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Soundtracks

Careless Love
Traditional
Performed by Hans Martin Austestad (as H. M. Austestad), Nils Christian Fossdal (as N. C. Fossdal), Håkon Rasmussen (as H. Rasmussen) and Mattis Myrland (as M. Myrland)
Arranged by Wenche Losnegård

User Reviews

Norway, Appalachia and the human need for resolution.

I loved this film. Two couples with turmoil under the surface collide in a film about their vulnerabilities-in-common. Kaya needs attention so badly, it made me connect with her right away. This coupled with the spontaneous quartet-singings of old Appalachian songs made me smile I grew up with that music here in the American South, so I was impressed with the renditions.. It doesn't matter where you are from in this world; We all have the same problems. I don't want to give anything away by detailing the interpersonal dynamics, but I loved the beautiful trainwreck it created. I have watched it a couple of times over the years. It is one of my "go-to" movie. Love, oh careless love. Loved it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian Danish German

Release Date:

16 September 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Happy, Happy

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,125, 18 September 2011

Gross USA:

$45,154

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$620,238

Company Credits

Production Co:

Maipo Film

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1