Synopsis
After serving a 12-year sentence for killing the man that slept with his wife, a man ponders whether he should try and reconcile with his family, or take revenge on those who turned him in.
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Cast
- Stellan SkarsgårdUlrik
- Jorunn KjellsbyKaren Margrethe
- Bjørn FlobergRune Jensen
- Gard B. EidsvoldRolf
- Jannike KruseMerete
- Bjørn SundquistSven
- Kjersti HolmenWenche
- Jon ØigardenKristian
- Jan Gunnar RøiseGeir
- Julia Bache-WiigSilje
Recommendations
- 100
Salon
A pitch-perfect blend of darkness and sweetness, built around a masterful performance by a great actor. - 83
IndieWire
Cold-blooded killers rarely look this pathetic, which testifies to the impressive balance of Skarsgård's amusingly low-key performance. - 75
Entertainment Weekly
Skarsgard's utter finesse in the role provides a satisfying warmth. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Played for laughs drawn from characters rather than funny lines, the Norwegian film is a charmer with Stellan Skarsgard for once in a role worthy of his attention. - 70
The New York Times
Patiently directed by Hans Petter Moland, Ulrik's journey back to life slowly draws you in. - 70
Movieline
It's a low-blood-pressure version of the kind of thing James M. Cain used to do in his sleep, and its filmmaking accomplishment is as minimalist as its narrative ambition is minimal. - 67
The A.V. Club
Skarsgård brings some redemptive soul to the role of a man who gradually begins to understand the aptness of his favorite Pretenders album: "Learning To Crawl." - 60
New York Daily News
Hans Petter Moland's dry Scandinavian wit is just amusing enough to keep us interested in this dramedy.
