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The Man Who Loved Yngve

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2008 | 90 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved 20th Century Women or The Perks of Being a Wallflower, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

It’s November 1989 and the world is changing. So is Jarle, who attends Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local punk band, has a great girlfriend, and has the coolest best friend. But it's all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stian Kristiansen

  • Rolf Kristian LarsenJarle Klepp
  • Arthur BerningHelge Ombo
  • Ida Elise BrochCathrine Halsnes
  • Ole Christoffer ErtvaagYngve Lima
  • Jørgen LanghelleJarle's father
  • Trine WiggenJarle's mother
  • Knut Sverdrup KleppestøAndreas
  • Andreas CappelenTeacher
  • Vegar HoelJohannes Svensen
  • Mari LangfeldtHøyre-Anita