Dec. 25, 2015|Sweden|116 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Drama
Description: “A Man Called Ove,” a 2015 Swedish film, tells the story of Ove Lindahl, a 60-year-old widower struggling with depression after losing his wife, Sonja, to cancer. Ove, who was formerly the chairman of his neighborhood association, now lives in isolation after being replaced by his former friend, Rune, who is paralyzed following a stroke. Ove’s life takes a turn when he is forced into retirement after dedicating 43 years to his job. His repeated attempts to end his life are interrupted by new neighbors, an Iranian immigrant named Parvaneh, her Swedish husband Patrick, and their two children.
Throughout the film, Ove reflects on his past, including the loss of his mother during his childhood and the tragic death of his father, who was killed in a train accident. Ove’s resilience is tested when he faces the demolition of his home by local authorities, whom he refers to as “The Whiteshirts.” Despite these challenges, Ove finds unexpected connections, including meeting Sonja, who becomes a significant part of his life. The film explores themes of loss, community, and the impact of human relationships.
Cast director: Hannes Holm
Cast actor: Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Engvoll, Tobias Almborg, Klas Wiljergård, Chatarina Larsson, Börje Lundberg, Stefan Gödicke, Johan Widerberg
Original name: En man som heter Ove