Aug. 17, 2022|United States|107 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: Royalteen is a young-adult drama film directed by Per-Olav Sørensen and Emilie Beck, featuring Ines Høysæter Asserson, Mathias Storhøi, and Elli Müller Osborne, among other cast members. The movie, which has a runtime of 107 minutes, is based on the book “Arvingen” by Randi Fuglehaug and Anne Gunn Halvorsen. It tells the story of a royal love between two teenagers, exploring the challenges of adolescence, motherhood, and responsibility.
The film blends romance with themes of mental health, but it struggles to focus deeply on any single topic as it shifts between multiple storylines. For the protagonist, Lena, resolutions come a bit too easily. The ending leaves viewers with unanswered questions, particularly about the fate of Margarethe. It’s suggested that Margarethe, while often critical and unkind to Lena, is deeply concerned about her family’s reputation and strives to maintain appearances.
Margarethe appears to be the more responsible sibling, though somewhat rigid, while her brother Karl is more relaxed and impulsive. Karl falls for Lena but hesitates to take their relationship further due to fears of potential consequences. Overall, the movie delves into the complexities of teenage life within a royal context but leaves some narrative threads unresolved.
Cast director: Per-Olav Sørensen
Cast actor: Ines Høysæter Asserson, Veslemøy Mørkrid, Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne, Mathias Storhøi, Sunniva Lind Høverstad, Pål Richard Lunderby, Amalie Sporsheim, Filip Bargee Ramberg, Martin Grid Toennesen, Kirsti Stubø
Original name: Royalteen: Arvingen