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Oslo, August 31st

NR20111h 35mJoachim Trier
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 84

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A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.

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DepressionBased On Novel Or BookJob InterviewLonelinessRecovering AddictOld FriendsSuicide ThoughtsOslo, NorwaySad

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What is Oslo, August 31st (2011) about?

A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.

Who stars in Oslo, August 31st?

Oslo, August 31st stars Anders Danielsen Lie (Anders), Malin Crépin (Malin), Hans Olav Brenner (Thomas), Ingrid Olava (Rebecca), Tone Beate Mostraum (Tove). The film was directed by Joachim Trier.

How long is Oslo, August 31st?

Oslo, August 31st has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated NR.

Is Oslo, August 31st worth watching?

Oslo, August 31st holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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