3 Movies Directed by Erik Poppe

Hawaii, Oslo

Hawaii, Oslo

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-08

Languages:

Norwegian

Countries:

Denmark, Sweden, Norway

Runtime:

125 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (3820 Reviews)

Director:

Erik Poppe

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Harald Rosenlèw-Eeg (screenplay)

Erik Poppe (story)

Harald Rosenlèw-Eeg (story)

Fullplot:

Hawaii, Oslo is the story of a handful of people who cross each other's path without necessarily knowing each other, during the hottest day of the year, in Oslo. We follow Frode and Milla. They are having their first child, who they are told will not live long. We follow Bobbie-Pop, a faded singer who tries to commit suicide. We follow Leon, an institutionalized kleptomaniac who is loking for èsa, to whom he has a ten year old deal to get married. We meet Leon's brother, Trygve, who fetches Leon at the institution to celebrate his birthday, but who himself has plans to use his leave from prison to run away. And most of all we meet the angel Vidar, Leon's best buddy at the institution, who sees things no one else can see, and who may be able to save everyone - except himself?

Troubled Water

Troubled Water

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-09-26

Languages:

Norwegian, Danish

Countries:

Norway, Sweden, Germany

Runtime:

115 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (4441 Reviews)

Director:

Erik Poppe

Genres:

DramaMusic

Fullplot:

A man convicted in his teens for killing a child is released on parole. He finds work as a church organist and develops a rewarding relationship with a priest and her young son. However, his caring for the boy catches the attention of his old victim's mother, bringing to the surface her bad memories and unanswered questions. This draws them both into troubled waters, having to learn when to hold on and when to let go.

1,000 Times Good Night

1,000 Times Good Night

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-10-24

Languages:

Norwegian, English

Countries:

Norway, Ireland, Sweden

Runtime:

117 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (4156 Reviews)

Director:

Erik Poppe

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Erik Poppe

Harald Rosenlèw-Eeg

Kirsten Sheridan (additional material by)

Fullplot:

Rebecca is one of the world's top war photographers. She must weather a major emotional storm when her husband refuses to put up with her dangerous life any longer. He and their young daughters need Rebecca, who, however, loves both her family and her work...

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