The Comet

Dec 8, 2017

1h 12m

★ 6.0

Do you still believe in UFOs?

Overview

The Comet follows 20-year-old Gustav and his search to find his father who mysteriously disappeared 12 years ago when a comet passed close to earth.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

SF Norge

Den Norske Filmskolen

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Cast

Gustav

Axel Bøyum

Charlotte

Theresa Eggesbø

Peder

Trond Espen Seim

Bill

Jørgen Langhelle

Linda

Cecilie A. Mosli

Gustav (8 years old)

Julian Borchgrevink Næss

Espen Olsen, lege

Erik Aleksander Schjerven

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