Drama / Music
Norway / Sweden / Germany,
2008, 115 min
Directed by:
Erik PoppeScreenplay:
Harald Rosenløw EegCinematography:
John Christian RosenlundComposer:
Johan SöderqvistCast:
Pål Sverre Hagen, Trine Dyrholm, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Fredrik Grøndahl, Trond Espen Seim, Angelou Garcia, Henriette Garcia, Terje Strømdahl (more)Plots(1)
Jan, recently released from prison after serving time for the murder of a child, has always maintained his innocence and is ready to put the past behind him. A gifted organist, he takes a job at an Oslo church under his middle name, Thomas. His talent and gentle manner quickly earn him the respect of his superiors, as well as the love of the pastor, Anna. Thomas even overcomes his initial panic to return the affection of Annas young son, Jens. But his past catches up with him when Agnes, a local teacher, comes to the church on a school visit and recognizes the organist as Jan, the young man who was convicted for the murder of her son. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Amanda Awards
- 2009 - Johan Söderqvist (Best Original Score)
- 2009 - Einar Egeland (Best Editing)
- 2009 - Erik Poppe (Best Director)
- 2009 - Trine Dyrholm (Best Actress)
- 2009 - John Christian Rosenlund (Best Cinematography)
- 2009 - Hugo Ekornes (Best Sound Design)
- 2009 - Erik Poppe, Finn Gjerdrum, Stein B. Kvae (People's Amanda)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2008 - Erik Poppe (The Norwegian Critics Award - Honorable Mention)
- 2008 - Erik Poppe (The Andreas Award)