In 1912, a Norwegian woman dies in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter born with hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, and a grieving husband who hides the girl from gawkers.In 1912, a Norwegian woman dies in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter born with hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, and a grieving husband who hides the girl from gawkers.In 1912, a Norwegian woman dies in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter born with hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, and a grieving husband who hides the girl from gawkers.
Ole Johan Skjelbred-Knutsen
- Dr, Levinas Dr, Levin
- (as Ole Johan Skjelbred)
Burghart Klaußner
- Johannes Joachimas Johannes Joachim
- (as Burghart Klaussner)
Adapted from the novel "Løvekvinnen" (The Lion Woman) by Erik Fosnes Hansen (2006), the story follows Eva, who is born with hypertrichosis, a congenital condition that causes excessive hair growth over her entire body. Her father grieves not only for the loss of his wife during childbirth, but also for his daughter's abnormal appearance. As Eva's life unfolds, she is in contact with those who shun, embrace, and abuse her, yet she survives with intelligence, wit, and inner beauty. —Iris Carter
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Very interesting and moving story
I saw the dubbed English version on Netflix, I would rather see the original language version.
But still the story is beautiful as is the sets and the colours.
I wouldn't be surprised if they do a reboot of this movie in the US.
I wouldn't be surprised if they do a reboot of this movie in the US.
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- ingra88
- Jan 7, 2020
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