

Karsten (35) is at a standstill. He has been since his wife died four years ago. He thinks he's fine, until he meets what could be the love of his life - but isn't she all what he despises in a woman?
Acting
Skolmen's restrained grief—says everything while saying nothing.
Writing
Dialogue so cringe-authentic you'll need to pause.

Director
Thomas Kaiser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Quintessential Nordic melancholy cinema—emotions buried under politeness and bad weather.
Eva Röse was pregnant during filming; her physical warmth contrasts deliberately with Karsten's frozen grief.