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Open Hearts

1220021h 53mSusanne Bier
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 77

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Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.

DramaRomance
IndividualSecret LoveDenmarkChanceParaplegicBroken EngagementWedding VowsSense Of GuiltCar CrashHospital

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Frequently asked questions

What is Open Hearts (2002) about?

Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.

Who stars in Open Hearts?

Open Hearts stars Sonja Richter (Cecilie), Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Joachim), Mads Mikkelsen (Niels), Paprika Steen (Marie), Stine Bjerregaard (Stine). The film was directed by Susanne Bier.

How long is Open Hearts?

Open Hearts has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated 12.

Is Open Hearts worth watching?

Open Hearts holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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