Sentimental Value
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Critics Sentiment
Nora and Gustav exchange understanding looks after filming Karin's scene
Gustav drunkenly collapses and requires hospitalization after Rachel exits
The film rises dramatically from Gustav's collapse (6.2) to Nora's script revelation (9.2), a swing of 3.0 points as the narrative shifts from external drama to profound emotional discovery.
Sentimental Value follows a measured emotional arc that begins strongly with family setup, dips through middle production troubles, then soars in its final act as characters achieve genuine understanding. Critics consistently praised the film's restraint, performances, and handling of generational trauma, though some found the middle sections less emotionally engaging than the powerful opening and conclusion.
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Renate Reinsve
Nora Borg
Stellan Skarsgård
Gustav Borg
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Agnes Borg Pettersen
Elle Fanning
Rachel Kemp
Anders Danielsen Lie
Jakob
Jesper Christensen
Michael
Lena Endre
Ingrid Berger
Cory Michael Smith
Sam
Catherine Cohen
Nicky
Andreas Stoltenberg Granerud
Even
Øyvind Hesjedal Loven
Erik
Lars Väringer
Peter
Ida Marianne Vassbotn Klasson
Sissel Borg
Vilde Søyland
Karin Borg
Sigrid Lorentzen Abelsnes
Karin Irgens (Child)
Mari Strand Ferstad
Edith Irgens
Eiril Tormodsdatter Solberg
Edith Irgens (Child)
Julia Küster
Lillian
Olivia Thompson
Nora Borg (Pre-teen)
Iben Policer Havnevik
Nora Borg (Child)
Crew
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