The Angel (Engelen) 2009
- Director: Margreth Olin
- Based on the book: no
- Cast: Maria Bonnevie, Gunilla Röör, Antti Reini, Benjamin Helstad, Helena Michaelsen, Milla Olin
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- Maria Bonnevie – Fenix
- Gunilla Röör - Tusenbröder
- Antti Reini – Tusenbröder, Moln på drift
- Benjamin Helstad – Flykten från Bastöy
- Why? It sounded good.
- Seen: 16 October 2023
Lea (Bonnevie, Olin and Michaelsen) is a heroin addict and the film starts with her visiting her baby who lives with foster parents.
Flashbacks to her childhood. Her beloved
father dies of cancer. Her mother (Röör) marries an abusive drunk (Reini). Lea
grows up and meets Henrik (Helstad), has a baby, gets hooked on heroin, becomes
a prostitute to pay for her and Henrik’s addiction.
It’s depressing and sordid and though the
acting is good, it doesn’t really delve into the characters. As tragic as it
is, it’s almost banal.
3* of 5
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