All That Matters Is Past

Nov 2, 2012

1h 45m

★ 5.4

Overview

Reunited after years apart, childhood sweethearts William and Janne are forced to confront the dark secrets of their past-and the menacing presence of William's pathologically jealous brother — in this haunting story from celebrated Norwegian director Sara Johnsen.

Genres

Thriller

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

4 1/2

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Cast

Janne

Maria Bonnevie

William

Kristoffer Joner

Ruud

David Dencik

Ragnhild

Maria Heiskanen

Janne (14)

Tea Sandanger

William (14)

Åsmund Høegh

Ruud (18)

Trond Nilssen

Janne (18)

Line Billa Ljøstad

William (18)

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Mads

Emil Johnsen

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