2024

2h 0m

6.8(58 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

Marianne, a doctor, and Tor, a nurse, avoid relationships. After meeting on a ferry where Tor seeks casual encounters, Marianne explores the possibility of spontaneous intimacy, questioning societal norms.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Andrea Bræin Hovig

Marianne

Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen

Tor

Thomas Gullestad

OIe Harald

Lars Jacob Holm

Bjørn

Marte Engebrigtsen

Heidi

Marian Saastad Ottesen

Solveig

Morten Svartveit

Snekkeren

Brynjar Åbel Bandlien

Dance Instructor

Benjamin Danielsen

Man on ferry (uncredited)

Anna Berg

Anna

Creative team

Directed by: Dag Johan Haugerud
Written by: Dag Johan Haugerud
Produced by: Hege Hauff Hvattum
Yngve Sæther

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