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Live today. One minute at a time. - Oslo, August 31st
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Title: Oslo, August 31st

Release Date: 31 Aug 2011

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Drama

Director: Motlys, Don't Look Now

Production Companies: Motlys, Don't Look Now

Overview: One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.464 (434 votes)

Cast

  • Anders: Anders Danielsen Lie
  • Malin: Malin Crépin
  • Thomas: Hans Olav Brenner
  • Rebecca: Ingrid Olava
  • Tove: Tone Beate Mostraum
  • David: Øystein Røger
  • Terapeut: Aksel Thanke
  • Mirjam: Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal
  • Renate: Renate Reinsve
  • Øystein: Anders Borchgrevink
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