Hope

In this poignant drama, a successful anesthesiologist and mother of four finds her life upended when she receives a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. As she navigates the emotional turmoil and the practical challenges of her illness, she must confront her own mortality and the impact it has on her family.

Hope garnered significant critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a family grappling with a terminal illness. Reviewers praised its raw emotional honesty, strong performances, and Poppe's masterful direction in handling difficult subject matter with grace and empathy.

• A deeply moving and authentic portrayal of life, love, and loss.

• Andrea Bræin Hovig delivers a powerful and unforgettable performance.

• Erik Poppe's direction is both intimate and expansive, capturing the profound nature of the human experience.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's emotional depth and realism, with many finding the story relatable and thought-provoking. The performances, particularly that of the lead actress, were frequently highlighted as exceptional.

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Won the Best Actress award at the Stockholm Film Festival for Andrea Bræin Hovig.

The film is inspired by director Erik Poppe's own experience when his wife was diagnosed with cancer.