@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
62
Votes
1h 30m
Runtime
$2.2M
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorStian Kristiansen
WriterTore Renberg
CinematographyTrond Høines
ComposerGisle Tveito
EditorVidar Flataukan
Production DesignTuva Hølmebakk
Produced by
Motlys
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Rolf Kristian Larsen
Jarle Klepp
Arthur Berning
Helge Ombo
Ida Elise Broch
Cathrine Halsnes
Ole Christoffer Ertvaag
Yngve Lima
Jørgen Langhelle
Jarle's father
Trine Wiggen
Jarle's mother
K
Knut Sverdrup Kleppestø
Andreas
Andreas Cappelen
Teacher
Vegar Hoel
Johannes Svensen
M
Mari Langfeldt
Høyre-Anita
E
Erlend Stene
The Oil Kid
L
Lasse Holdhus
Rulle
Kristoffer Joner
Hairdresser
Marko Iversen Kanic
Stegasen
