Beloved
Kjærast
Synopsis
Asle and Gerd met in a small coastal village far west towards the sea. They have a son, and for a time their happiness is perfect. But Asle, the sailor, is restless and is drawn to the sea, while Gerd is left in the village, alone with the child. The distance between them folds, and the question is asked: How much distance can love tolerate?
Release History & Theatrical Window
Norwegian International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Poppe
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Fosse
- Original Title
- Kjærast
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian Nynorsk
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- SF Norge
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Poppe
Jon Fosse
Andreas Johannessen
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Poppe
Director
Jon Fosse
Writer
Andreas Johannessen
Director of Photography
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Beloved Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-23
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What is Beloved about?
Asle and Gerd met in a small coastal village far west towards the sea. They have a son, and for a time their happiness is perfect. But Asle, the sailor, is restless and is drawn to the sea, while Gerd is left in the village, alone with the child. The distance between them folds, and the question is asked: How much distance can love tolerate?
Who directed Beloved?
Beloved was directed by Erik Poppe.
Who stars in Beloved?
The principal cast of Beloved includes Leo Magnus de la Nuez, Kristi-Helene Giæver Engeberg, Arnhild Litleré.
When was Beloved released and how long is it?
Beloved was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.