2 Movies Starring Mads Sjègèrd Pettersen

North

North

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-02-06

Languages:

Norwegian, Saami

Countries:

Norway

Runtime:

79 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (2439 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

NORTH Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.

Upperdog

Upperdog

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-08-28

Languages:

Norwegian, English

Countries:

Norway

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (1259 Reviews)

Director:

Sara Johnsen

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

As young children, half-siblings Axel and Yanne are adopted to Norway. They are separated on arrival, he to material wealth on Oslo's west side, she to an average family on the east side. In contrast to her younger brother, Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, but she has no idea where he might be now. All this is about to change, however, as Yanne's Polish friend Maria starts working as a maid for Axel's parents, there discovering a photograph of a young boy. Maria has seen the same picture on the wall of Yanne's flat. She decides to reunite them. But before having time to realize the consequences, she sets in motion a chain of events which throws many people into emotional turmoil.

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