IMDbNR20261h 35mNorway, Sweden, United Kingdom

A Prayer for the Dying

“Redemption is coming.”

Topics:#based on novel or book #wisconsin #second chance #american civil war #post civil war #19th century #1870s

Synopsis

In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-11

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Johnny Flynn

Jacob Hansen

John C. Reilly

Doc

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Marta Hansen

Gustav Lindh

Harlow

Hilton Pelser

Chase

Andrew Whipp

Fenton

Daniel Weyman

Old Meyer

David Ganly

Bart

Peter Adame

John Henry

Radka Caldová

Sarah Ramsey

Dagmar Lakčevič

Lydia

Juraj Hrčka

Fred Lembeck

Tadhg Murphy

Sylvester

Christopher Rygh

Emil

Nienna Robinsonová

Bitsi

Christopher-John Slater

Cyril

Daniel Rovňák

Arne

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 9, 2026

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Dara Van Dusen
Screenplay & Story: Stewart O'Nan, Dara Van Dusen
Original Title: A Prayer for the Dying
Country of Origin: Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 35m
Production Studios: Film i Väst, Eye Eye Pictures, Garagefilm International, The Bureau

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dara Van Dusen

Screenplay & Story

Stewart O'Nan, Dara Van Dusen

Director of Photography

Kate McCullough

Film Editing

Fredrik Morheden

Producers

Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar

Literary Origin & Source Material

Novel:Stewart O'Nan

Department Leadership Roster

Dara Van Dusen

Director

Dyveke Bjørkly Graver

Producer

Andrea Berentsen Ottmar

Producer

Dara Van Dusen

Writer

Kate McCullough

Director of Photography

Hubert Pouille

Production Design

Ján Kocman

Costume Design

Fredrik Morheden

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