Happy End
"A film about freedom, lies and an unusual act of love."
Originally released in 1999. Happy End is a drama film. directed by Christina Olofson.
Starring Harriet Andersson, Stefan Norrthon, and Robert Jelinek
Synopsis
Happy End is a story about Lukas, a self-absorbed young man adrift who meets Marja, an experienced, older woman. Lukas dreams of becoming a rock star. He escapes the city to his father's holiday flat in Visby, a town on the Baltic island of Gotland. But the flat has been rented out to Marja, an eccentric 69-year-old writer determined to complete her memoirs. Nothing can hold her back, least of all a confused dreamer. Much against their will, a friendship slowly develops. But Marja harbors a secret, and when the truth emerges their friendship is put to the test. Their stay on Gotland takes an unexpected turn...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- CO. Film
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy End about?
Happy End is a story about Lukas, a self-absorbed young man adrift who meets Marja, an experienced, older woman. Lukas dreams of becoming a rock star. He escapes the city to his father's holiday fl...
Who directed Happy End?
Happy End was directed by Christina Olofson.
How long is Happy End?
Happy End has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Happy End released?
Happy End was released on September 10, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Happy End?
The main cast of Happy End includes Harriet Andersson, Stefan Norrthon, Robert Jelinek, Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecka Hemse.