Hope
Seen it?2019 | 125 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics. If you loved Amadeus or Hamnet, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Together for 20 years, a couple that has grown apart over time receives difficult news that will impact the entire family. As they try to make sense of the changes, they end up rediscovering their love for one another.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maria Sødahl
- Andrea Bræin HovigAnja
- Stellan SkarsgårdTomas
- Elli Rhiannon Müller OsborneJulie
- Daniel Storm Forthun SandbyeErlend
- Alfred VatneIsak
- Eirik HallertHenrik
- Steinar Klouman HallertSimon
- Dina Enoksen ElvehaugAda
- Einar ØklandAnja's Father
- Gjertrud JyngeVera