Open Hearts
Elsker dig for evigt
Synopsis
Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.
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Open Hearts Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-22
Top Cast
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Sonja Richter
Cecilie
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Joachim
Mads Mikkelsen
Niels
Paprika Steen
Marie
Stine Bjerregaard
Stine
Birthe Neumann
Hanne
Niels Olsen
Finn
Ulf Pilgaard
Thomsen
Ronnie Lorenzen
Gustav
Anders Nyborg
Robert
Pelle Bang Sørensen
Emil
Ida Dwinger
Sanne
Philip Zandén
Tommy
Michel Castenholt
Furniture Store Assistant
Birgitte Prins
A&E Doctor
Susanne Juhász
Cashier at Iso
Hans Henrik Clemensen
Chef
Jens Basse Dam
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanne Bier
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Score
- Jesper Winge Leisner
- Original Title
- Elsker dig for evigt
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, Det Danske Filminstitut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanne Bier
Anders Thomas Jensen
Jesper Winge Leisner
Morten Søborg
Pernille Bech Christensen, Thomas Krag
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv, Jonas Frederiksen, Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Department Leadership Roster
Jesper Winge Leisner
Original Music Composer
Pernille Bech Christensen
Editor
Vibeke Windeløv
Producer
Susanne Bier
Director
Jonas Frederiksen
Producer
Morten Søborg
Director of Photography
Thomas Krag
Editor
Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Producer
Anders Thomas Jensen
Screenplay
Stine Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Hearts
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What is Open Hearts about?
Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.
Who directed Open Hearts?
Open Hearts was directed by Susanne Bier.
Who stars in Open Hearts?
The principal cast of Open Hearts includes Sonja Richter, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Paprika Steen, Stine Bjerregaard.
When was Open Hearts released and how long is it?
Open Hearts was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Open Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Open Hearts was composed by Jesper Winge Leisner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Open Hearts?
Open Hearts holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).