Erik and Phillip are trying to make it as writers. Erik is rejected by publishers as lacking in talent, while Phillip’s manuscript is accepted and the young man becomes a major name on the Norwegian cultural scene practically overnight.

Six months later, Erik and his friends come to visit Phillip at a psychiatric hospital to bring him home after long-term treatment. Writing is the last thing on Phillip’s mind, but Erik is continuing his literary attempts and tries to convince his friend to go back to writing.

Directed by
Joachim Trier

Cast
Espen Klouman-Hoiner - Erik
Anders Danielsen - Lie Phillip
Odd Magnus Williamson - Morten
Pal Stokka - Geir
Viktoria Winge Kari
Sigmund Saeverud - Sten Egil Dahl
Silje Hagen - Lillian
Henrik Elvestad - Henning
Rebekka Karijord - Johanne
Thorbjorn Harr - Mathis Wergeland
Elisabeth Sand - Hanne, Erik's mother

Production Co.
FilmLance International
Shortcut
4 1/2

Produced by
Aagot Skjeldal
Karin Julsrud

Studio
Nordisk Film

Writer
Joachim Trier
Eskil Vogt

Music
Ola Flottum
Knut Schreiner