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Staying Alive

Staying Alive

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Staying Alive

2015

1h 23m

3.8(6 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Marianne (34) discovers that her boyfriend Håkon is having an affair. Supported by her best friend's revenge tips, Marianne stumbles into her new life where she discovers that coziness is overrated and having fun is what matters.

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Maipo Film

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Agnes Kittelsen

Agnes Kittelsen

Marianne

Anders Baasmo Christiansen

Anders Baasmo Christiansen

Håkon

Linn Skåber

Linn Skåber

Kristin

Nils Jørgen Kaalstad

Nils Jørgen Kaalstad

Truls

Allis Vedal Strømberg

Emma

Mattis Seeberg-Lund

Jens

Anne Marie Ottersen

Anne Marie Ottersen

Marianne's Mother

Tor Erik Gunstrøm

Tor Erik Gunstrøm

Marianne's Father

Heidi Toini

Heidi Toini

Frida

Kyrre Hellum

Kyrre Hellum

Svein

Creative team

Directed by: Charlotte Blom
Written by: Charlotte Blom
Produced by: Synnøve Hørsdal

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