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2 screenings in 2 cities

1 screening in Hattem

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A woman returns home for Christmas and receives a brain tumour diagnosis, putting her relationship with her partner under strain.

After a successful international tour with her dance company, Anja (Andrea Bræin Hovig) comes home for Christmas. Her partner, theatre director Tomas (Stellan Skarsgård), is there, along with the couple's three children and the three children from his earlier marriage. Shortly before Christmas, Anja and Tomas receive a serious medical diagnosis: Anja has a brain tumour. They look for a way to share the news with the family, and in the period that follows their relationship is put under strain.

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Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Andrea Bræin Hovigas Anja
  • Stellan Skarsgårdas Tomas
  • Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborneas Julie
  • Daniel Storm Forthun Sandbyeas Erlend
  • Alfred Vatneas Isak
  • Eirik Hallertas Henrik
  • Steinar Klouman Hallertas Simon
  • Dina Enoksen Elvehaugas Ada
  • Einar Øklandas Anja's Father
  • Gjertrud Jyngeas Vera
  • Alexander Mørk Eidemas Arthur
  • Johannes Joneras Frans

Photos: TMDB, Wikimedia Commons

Director
Maria Sødahl
Written by
Maria Sødahl
Producers
Thomas Robsahm, Yngve Sæther
Camera
Manuel Alberto Claro
Countries
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Studios
Motlys, Film i Väst, Zentropa International Sweden, Oslo Pictures, Zentropa Entertainments

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 5 minutes
Language
Norwegian, Swedish

Questions

How long is Hope?

2 hours 5 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Where can I see Hope?

There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Rotterdam (1) and Hattem (1). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Hope in?

Hope is in Norwegian and Swedish. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Hope?

Andrea Bræin Hovig plays Anja, with Stellan Skarsgård, Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne, Daniel Storm Forthun Sandbye, Alfred Vatne and Eirik Hallert.

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