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Home Ground
When a newly promoted football club lose their trainer just before the start of the league season, a female, Helena Mikkelsen, gets the historic chance to coach the team, even before an ambitious retired professional.
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer returns to her childhood home in rural Norway to care for her ailing father. As she grapples with the demands of his care and the ghosts of her past, she must confront unresolved family issues and the stark realities of her estranged upbringing. The film explores themes of guilt, reconciliation, and the enduring pull of one's roots.
Critical Reception
Home Ground received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric direction and the strong performances, particularly from Ane Dahl Torp. Some reviews found the pacing a little slow, but generally, it was appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of family dynamics and rural life.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its subtle emotional depth and strong lead performance.
The film's contemplative pace and focus on internal struggles were highlighted.
Some found the narrative development to be somewhat predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Home Ground (2019) is not widely available through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the stunning, remote landscapes of Norway, adding to its atmospheric and melancholic tone.
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