Elling (2002)

"They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house."
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Elling
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StarringPer Christian EllefsenSven NordinMarit Pia Jacobsen
DirectorPetter Næss
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R 1 hr 29 minMay 29th, 2002Drama, ComedyElling Collection PosterPart of Elling Collection
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 29th, 2002
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 19th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Original Language:Norwegian
Production Companies:Maipo Film
Elling on the Web:WikiData
based on novel or bookmale friendshiploss of virginityoslo, norwaymentally disabledpoetry readingmale virginneurotic

Elling Quotes

Ready for a Life-Changing Adventure

Taglines: They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house.
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A Return to Familiar Faces

Elling: So you're back...
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