Surprise
Synopsis
As the successful actor Ingrid arrives at her daughter's 35th birthday party, her unexpected return is not as well received as she has hoped. Instead, her years as an absent mother come to the fore and the gap between mother and daughter are felt to be an abyss.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gothenburg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laerke Herthoni
- Screenplay & Story
- Laerke Herthoni, Sissela Nelander
- Original Score
- Krister Linder
- Original Title
- Surprise
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Film Stockholm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laerke Herthoni
Laerke Herthoni, Sissela Nelander
Krister Linder
Niklas Johansson
Andreas Arvidsson
Sara Börje Ramberg, Sofia Björkman, Erik Torell
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Börje Ramberg
Producer
Sofia Björkman
Producer
Laerke Herthoni
Director
Erik Torell
Producer
Andreas Arvidsson
Editor
Laerke Herthoni
Screenplay
Niklas Johansson
Director of Photography
Sissela Nelander
Screenplay
Krister Linder
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Surprise.
More Like Surprise
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surprise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Surprise about?
As the successful actor Ingrid arrives at her daughter's 35th birthday party, her unexpected return is not as well received as she has hoped. Instead, her years as an absent mother come to the fore and the gap between mother and daughter are felt to be an abyss.
Who directed Surprise?
Surprise was directed by Laerke Herthoni.
Who stars in Surprise?
The principal cast of Surprise includes Pernilla August, Aliette Opheim, Rolf Lassgård, Robin Nazari, Joel Schmidt.
When was Surprise released and how long is it?
Surprise was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Surprise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surprise was composed by Krister Linder.