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The Man Who Loved Yngve
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The Man Who Loved Yngve

2008-02-15 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

It’s November 1989 and the world is changing. So is Jarle, who attends Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local punk band, has a great girlfriend, and has the coolest best friend. But it's all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.

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Directors
Stian Kristiansen
Production companies
Motlys
Countries
Norway
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,200,000

Top Cast

Rolf Kristian LarsenRolf Kristian LarsenJarle Klepp
Arthur BerningArthur BerningHelge Ombo
Ida Elise BrochIda Elise BrochCathrine Halsnes
Ole Christoffer ErtvaagOle Christoffer ErtvaagYngve Lima
Jørgen LanghelleJørgen LanghelleJarle's father
Trine WiggenTrine WiggenJarle's mother
Knut Sverdrup KleppestøAndreas
Andreas CappelenAndreas CappelenTeacher
Vegar HoelVegar HoelJohannes Svensen
Mari LangfeldtHøyre-Anita
Erlend SteneThe Oil Kid
Lasse HoldhusRulle
Kristoffer JonerKristoffer JonerHairdresser
Marko Iversen KanicMarko Iversen KanicStegasen

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