A secret
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Synopsis
One day, Sofi receives an unexpected call. An unknown brother makes himself known and Sofi realizes that the person she thought was her father is not at all. Sofi's newfound father Torbjörn turns out to have eight children and a retreat in India. While Sofi travels there, her mother Ann struggles with jealousy and guilt, and as a psychologist she tries to diagnose herself. Then follows a family drama where Ann, Sofi and Torbjörn clash and are forced to drill themselves into lies, denial and eventually perhaps even understanding. But what exactly is a lie? And can you miss a secret? In this dense documentary film by Viktor Nordenskiöld and Sofi Helleday, the viewer gets to witness up close the consequences of a 48-year-old secret for two families.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Nordenskiöld
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofi Ahlström Helleday
- Original Title
- Hemligheten
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- SVT, FreetownFilms, Dixit International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Nordenskiöld
Sofi Ahlström Helleday
Viktor Nordenskiöld, Malcolm Dixelius
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Nordenskiöld
Director
Viktor Nordenskiöld
Producer
Sofi Ahlström Helleday
Writer
Malcolm Dixelius
Producer
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What is A secret about?
One day, Sofi receives an unexpected call. An unknown brother makes himself known and Sofi realizes that the person she thought was her father is not at all. Sofi's newfound father Torbjörn turns out to have eight children and a retreat in India. While Sofi travels there, her mother Ann struggles with jealousy and guilt, and as a psychologist she tries to diagnose herself. Then follows a family drama where Ann, Sofi and Torbjörn clash and are forced to drill themselves into lies, denial and eventually perhaps even understanding. But what exactly is a lie? And can you miss a secret? In this dense documentary film by Viktor Nordenskiöld and Sofi Helleday, the viewer gets to witness up close the consequences of a 48-year-old secret for two families.
Who directed A secret?
A secret was directed by Viktor Nordenskiöld.
Who stars in A secret?
The principal cast of A secret includes Sofi Ahlström Helleday.
When was A secret released and how long is it?
A secret was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 59m.