Home for Christmas
Hjem til jul
Synopsis
Adapted from a series of short stories by Norwegian author Levi Henriksen, Bent Hamer's "Home for Christmas" weaves together the lives of people struggling to find their way home on a Christmas Eve, beneath the colors of the Northern Lights. The plot unfolds during a few afternoon hours on Christmas Eve. The individual stories, which at times intertwine, are set in the small town Skogli. The characters in the stories cover a great range in age and life situations, representing both reconciliation with their own lives and strong frustration. Some show the will to understand and do something about their lives, while others have given up. Deeply tragic and melancholy aspects are mixed with humour and rather frivolous solutions.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nina Andresen-Borud
Karin
Trond Fausa Aurvåg
Paul
Arianit Berisha
Goran
Joachim Calmeyer
Simon
Levi Henriksen
Security Man
Cecilie A. Mosli
Elise
Igor Necemer
Serb
Tomas Norström
Kristen
Ingunn Beate Øyen
Johanne Jacobsen
Kai Remlov
Ambulansepersonale
Morten Ilseng Risnes
Thomas
Fridtjov Såheim
Knut
Sarah Bintu Sakor
Bintu
Issaka Sawadogo
Bintu's Father
Kristine Rui Slettebakken
Tone
Reidar Sørensen
Jordan
Nadja Soukup
Goran's Mother
Kyrre Haugen Sydness
Hroar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bent Hamer
- Original Score
- John Erik Kaada
- Original Title
- Hjem til jul
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Norwegian, Serbian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bulbul Films, Filmimperiet Sverige, Pandora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Hamer
Bent Hamer, Levi Henriksen
John Erik Kaada
John Christian Rosenlund
Silje Nordseth, Pål Gengenbach
Bent Hamer
Department Leadership Roster
Bent Hamer
Screenplay
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Bent Hamer
Director
Silje Nordseth
Editor
Levi Henriksen
Writer
Bent Hamer
Producer
Eva Norén
Production Design
Karen Fabritius Gram
Costume Design
Pål Gengenbach
Editor
John Erik Kaada
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Home for Christmas about?
Adapted from a series of short stories by Norwegian author Levi Henriksen, Bent Hamer's "Home for Christmas" weaves together the lives of people struggling to find their way home on a Christmas Eve, beneath the colors of the Northern Lights. The plot unfolds during a few afternoon hours on Christmas Eve. The individual stories, which at times intertwine, are set in the small town Skogli. The characters in the stories cover a great range in age and life situations, representing both reconciliation with their own lives and strong frustration. Some show the will to understand and do something about their lives, while others have given up. Deeply tragic and melancholy aspects are mixed with humour and rather frivolous solutions.
Who directed Home for Christmas?
Home for Christmas was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in Home for Christmas?
The principal cast of Home for Christmas includes Nina Andresen-Borud, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Arianit Berisha, Joachim Calmeyer, Levi Henriksen.
When was Home for Christmas released and how long is it?
Home for Christmas was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Home for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home for Christmas was composed by John Erik Kaada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Home for Christmas?
Home for Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).