
An Affair
Seen it?2018 | 92 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A newly appointed high school teacher begins her job hoping for a fresh start, but her life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. As boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested, the situation escalates, forcing her to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
- Andrea Bræin HovigAnita
- Tarjei Sandvik MoeMarkus
- Anneke von der LippeUnni
- Carsten BjørnlundHasse
- Lea MeyerMina
- Mattis Herman NyquistFrode
- Ingjerd EgebergTrine-Lise
- Anders T. AndersenLars
- Tone Beate MostraumEli
- Marit AndreassenRandi