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Homesick
Norway 2015
produced by Synnøve Hørsdal, Åshild Ariane Ramborg for Maipo Film
directed by Anne Sewitsky
starring Ine Marie Wilmann, Simon J. Berger, Anneke von der Lippe, Silje Storstein, Oddgeir Thune, Kari Onstad Winge, Terje Strømdahl, Ida Marianne Vassbotn Klasson, Oscar Ducasse, Arturo Tovar, Anna Dworak, Hans Rønningen, Even Nyhoff, Gabriel Eckhoff Bech, Maren Edgehill, Mina F. Fevang, Vilde Hetland, Ylvali Kise, Hedda Lauritzen, Thelma Farnes Ottersen, Malin Holmgren Pedersen, Silje Steensen, Kristina Storvoll, Julie Vinjum
written by Ragnhild Tronvoll, Anne Sewitsky, music by Ginge Anvik
review by Mike Haberfelner
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Young dance instructor Charlotte (Ine Marie Wilmann) has learned that
her halfbrother Henrik (Simon J. Berger) has moved to her hometown, so of
course she's curious - but when he finds out she's sneaking around his
house, just to find out more about him, he's furious and visits her at
work to tell her off, much to her dismay. But when she makes a more formal
approach and introduces herself properly, she finds him in a much better
mood, and he actually invites him to his and his wife's (Ida Marianne
Vassbotn Klasson) home for a nice chat - during which she finds out that
he harbours a grudge towards their mother (Anneke von der Lippe), who
according to him has abandoned him to start a new family (of course, her
mother has told her the story a little differently). However, Charlotte
and Henrik remain on good terms and go out together. Problem is, because
they have no memories, no history together, they have developed no
brotherly/sisterly feelings towards one another but feel very drawn to one
another, also and especially sexually - and eventually they cross this
line. Now that's bad enough, made even worse by the fact that he's married
with child (Oscar Ducasse) and she's in a relationship with a musician
currently on tour (Oddgeir Thune). But things really come to a head when
he breaks up with is wife and, together with his son, moves in with
Charlotte ... Of course the incest theme of this movie is going
to ruffle at least some people's feathers, and even if for all the right
reasons, one ought to give this movie a chance, as it's far from being a
sensationalist or speculative depiction of the subject but instead tells
its story very subtly, with much compassion and without any
finger-pointing or trying to send any message. In fact, despite its
subject matter, the film feels very grounded and real, thanks to a
multi-layered script, relatable characters and a strong cast, with lead
Ine Marie Wilmann delivering an expecially strong performance. In all, a
film that's definitely worth a look or two.
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review © by Mike Haberfelner
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