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Hope

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ANJA lives with TOMAS in a large family of biological children and stepchildren. For a number of years the two adults have grown independent of each other, with creative jobs in parallel worlds. When Anja gets a terminal cancer diagnosis, their modern life breaks down and exposes neglected love. Alone with her grief and her fears, Anja realizes that she needs Tomas' full help and support. It's their only chance. How else will their children find the strength once she is gone, if their parents are unable to weather the storm together? Anja and Tomas are thrown into a crash course in mutual trust, and eventually a joint struggle, to deal with this unexpected and premature death. By getting to know each other anew, they unconsciously become principal characters in a love story, finally learning to truly love each other after a long life spent together.
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Critics Consensus

A movingly personal work from writer-director Maria Sødahl, Hope sees stars Bræin Hovig and Stellan Skarsgård powerfully portraying a turning point in one couple's long love story.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Dec 7, 2021
3/5
Hovig and Skarsgård are both very good. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Boston Globe Apr 22, 2021
3.5/4
The movie offers hope to its characters but, even more affectingly, to us. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Apr 22, 2021
3.5/4
Andrea Bræin Hovig and Stellan Skarsgard are transcendent. Go to Full Review
Jayne Nelson Radio Times Dec 7, 2023
3/5
Sødahl's loose, eavesdropping style helps to convey both the highs and lows in an intimate way that never feels forced or gratuitous, making for a film that is bold, unusual and even, at times, uplifting. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 17, 2022
4.5/5
A deeply affecting relationship drama anchored by two unforgettable performances. Go to Full Review
Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Dec 12, 2021
4/5
Though the set-up might still seem a contrived excuse for drama, the characters are believable. Hovig and Skarsgard are both excellent. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Maria Sødahl

Director

Stellan Skarsgård

Tomas

Andrea Bræin Hovig

Anja

Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne

Julie

Johannes Joner

Frans

Steinar Klouman Hallert

Simon

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Movie Info

Synopsis ANJA lives with TOMAS in a large family of biological children and stepchildren. For a number of years the two adults have grown independent of each other, with creative jobs in parallel worlds. When Anja gets a terminal cancer diagnosis, their modern life breaks down and exposes neglected love. Alone with her grief and her fears, Anja realizes that she needs Tomas' full help and support. It's their only chance. How else will their children find the strength once she is gone, if their parents are unable to weather the storm together? Anja and Tomas are thrown into a crash course in mutual trust, and eventually a joint struggle, to deal with this unexpected and premature death. By getting to know each other anew, they unconsciously become principal characters in a love story, finally learning to truly love each other after a long life spent together.
Director
Maria Sødahl
Producer
Thomas Robsahm
Screenwriter
Maria Sødahl
Distributor
KimStim
Production Co
Oslo Pictures, Film i Väst, Motlys, Zentropa Entertainment, Zentropa International Sweden
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 16, 2021, Limited
Runtime
2h 6m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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