Norwegian Dream
“When the world is against you, choose hope”
Synopsis
Robert moves from the Polish countryside to work on a fish processing factory on the coast of Norway. There he falls in love with Ivar who is openly gay and a member of the workers union. Robert is hiding his sexual orientation from the other Polish immigrant workers. When Ivar helps the Polish to start a strike for better working conditions at the factory, Robert has to choose between money or love.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-05
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Hubert Miłkowski
Robert
Karl Bekele Steinland
Ivar
Edyta Torhan
Maria
Øyvind Brandtzæg
Bjørn
Jakub Sierenberg
Marek
Izabella Dudziak
Julia
Simonas Dovidauskas
Vytautas
Jakub Nosiadek
Oktawian
Piotr Czarnecki
Grzegorz
Hanna Klepacka
Madejska
Hans Petter Nilson
Leader of Union
Berit Rusten
Eli
Natalie Bjerke Roland
Johanna
Carl Martin Eggesbø
Anders
Grzegorz Kozlowski
Paweł
Kristine Ånstad Arntsen
Girl in Bar
Anna Gebhardt
Older Daughter
Hanna Gebhardt
Younger Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Geelong Pride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leiv Igor Devold
- Screenplay & Story
- Justyna Bilik, Gjermund Gisvold, Radosław Paczocha, Kjell Ola Dahl, Karol Griffiths, Kirsten Bonnén Rask, Trond Morten Kristensen Venaasen, Anna Lian, Laurie Hutzler
- Original Score
- Florian Tessloff
- Original Title
- Norwegian Dream
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Spætt Film, Riva Film, ActivEast
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leiv Igor Devold
Justyna Bilik, Gjermund Gisvold, Radosław Paczocha, Kjell Ola Dahl, Karol Griffiths, Kirsten Bonnén Rask, Trond Morten Kristensen Venaasen, Anna Lian, Laurie Hutzler
Florian Tessloff
Patryk Kin
Ida Vennerød Kolstø, Tomasz Mączka, Øyvinn Kastnes
Anna Różalska, Tarik Hachoud, Håvard Wettland Gossé
Department Leadership Roster
Justyna Bilik
Writer
Florian Tessloff
Original Music Composer
Ida Vennerød Kolstø
Editor
Tomasz Mączka
Editor
Leiv Igor Devold
Director
Håvard Wettland Gossé
Producer
Patryk Kin
Director of Photography
Øyvinn Kastnes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwegian Dream
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What is Norwegian Dream about?
Robert moves from the Polish countryside to work on a fish processing factory on the coast of Norway. There he falls in love with Ivar who is openly gay and a member of the workers union. Robert is hiding his sexual orientation from the other Polish immigrant workers. When Ivar helps the Polish to start a strike for better working conditions at the factory, Robert has to choose between money or love.
Who directed Norwegian Dream?
Norwegian Dream was directed by Leiv Igor Devold.
Who stars in Norwegian Dream?
The principal cast of Norwegian Dream includes Hubert Miłkowski, Karl Bekele Steinland, Edyta Torhan, Øyvind Brandtzæg, Jakub Sierenberg.
When was Norwegian Dream released and how long is it?
Norwegian Dream was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Norwegian Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Norwegian Dream was composed by Florian Tessloff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Norwegian Dream?
Norwegian Dream holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).