Hope

Anja and Tomas, a couple with a large family, are celebrating Christmas. Their relationship, which has been strained for a long time, is put to the ultimate test when Anja is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. As Anja faces her mortality, the couple is forced to confront their complicated feelings and the potential for reconciliation.

Hope received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its performances, direction, and poignant exploration of complex human emotions. Critics lauded its realistic portrayal of a couple grappling with a life-altering diagnosis and the nuances of their long-term relationship.

• A deeply moving and authentic portrayal of love and loss.
• Superbly acted, especially by the lead performances.
• A challenging but ultimately rewarding cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's emotional honesty and powerful performances, finding it to be a touching and thought-provoking examination of relationships and mortality. Some viewers noted its slow pace but ultimately found it to be a meaningful and affecting story.

Nominated for Best Film at the 2020 Nordic Council Film Prize. Won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Amanda Awards (Norwegian Film Awards).

The film is based on director Maria Sødahl's own experiences with her husband, actor Stellan Skarsgård, and her own battle with cancer.