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As I Fall (2018)

Movie ★ 6.0 97 min

Drama

Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.

Magnus Meyer Arnesen Director Magnus Meyer Arnesen Writer Kristian Landmark Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 21, 2018
Runtime
97 min
Budget
$1.1M
IMDb
tt7547800
Country
Language
Studio
Den Norske Filmskolen

Themes

Cast

Preben Hodneland Preben Hodneland Joachim Marius Aandal Pedersen Lukas Alexandra Gjerpen Alexandra Gjerpen Maria Vidar Sandem Sverre Trine Wiggen Trine Wiggen Pshycologist Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal Mette Selome Emnetu Selome Emnetu Tove Ola G. Furuseth Ola G. Furuseth Phillip Ingeborg Raustøl Ingeborg Raustøl Susanne Morten Svartveit Morten Svartveit Morten Stine Robin Berg Woman Bjørn Eklund Sjef

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Frequently asked questions

What is As I Fall about?
Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.
Who directed As I Fall?
As I Fall was directed by Magnus Meyer Arnesen.
Who stars in As I Fall?
As I Fall stars Preben Hodneland, Marius Aandal Pedersen, Alexandra Gjerpen, Vidar Sandem.
When was As I Fall released?
As I Fall is a 2018 drama film.
Where can I watch As I Fall?
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