As I Fall (2018)

Follows the unconventional relationship between a father and son as they cling to one another under the looming threat of addiction and separation.

Director:

Magnus Meyer Arnesen

Writers:

Magnus Meyer Arnesen, Kristian Landmark

Stars:

Preben Hodneland, Marius Aandal Pedersen, Alexandra Gjerpen

3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Preben Hodneland	...	Joachim
Marius Aandal Pedersen	...	Lukas
Alexandra Gjerpen	...	Maria
Vidar Sandem	...	Sverre
Morten Svartveit	...	Thomas
Trine Wiggen	...	Psychologist
Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal	...	Mette
Selome Emnetu	...	Tove
Ola G. Furuseth	...	Phillip
Ingeborg Raustøl	...	Susanne
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stine Robin Berg	...	Woman
Bjørn Eklund	...	Chef

Storyline

Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.

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Plot Keywords:

father son relationship | 

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Taglines:

Love does not discriminate. It can grow anywhere. Even in places where it perhaps shouldn't.

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

Norwegian drama but could take place everywhere.

This movie has no stereotypical hardcore drug environment with firearms and outlaws but it has so much more. It has a heart. I enjoy watching a movie that shows the human being and not just a cliché filled criminal world. The main character has a life next to his addiction and this is where the story becomes realistic and interesting. It shows the importance of human relationships and how much it means to the choices we make in life.

The actors do a great job and the director has managed to tell a believable and touching story. 8/10

Details

Official Sites:

Facebook - page

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Release Date:

18 March 2020 (Canada)

Also Known As:

As I Fall

Box Office

Budget:

NOK8,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,623

Company Credits

Production Co:

Den Norske Filmskolen

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1