40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
68% ★★★☆☆ (23,183)
Elling
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Movie · Comedy · Drama · R
2001 · 1h 29m · ★ 68% (23K)
They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house.
Director: Petter Næss
Starring: Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen
Overview
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
Director
Petter Næss
Production
Maipo Film
Cast
Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Jørgen Langhelle, Per Christensen, Hilde Olausson, Ola Otnes, Eli Anne Linnestad, Cecilie A. Mosli, Joachim Rafaelsen, Per Gørvell, Knud Dahl, Knut Haugmark