Four of Sweden's top actors anchor Jörgen Bergmark's tragi-comedy about a couple, both marriage counsellors, who find themselves in deep water when the husband falls for his best friend's wife. A smart, funny film made for adults. Nominated for Best Film at the 2009 Ghent International Film Festival.
Acting
Pernilla August and Rolf Lassgård weaponize awkward silence.
Writing
Dialogue so natural you'll forget it's scripted.
Director
Jörgen Bergmark
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pernilla August is best known internationally as Shmi Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels — from Jedi mom to adulterous therapist, what range.
The film exemplifies 'lagom' gone wrong: Swedish cultural preference for moderation and balance violently disrupted by messy human desire.
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