A Man Called Ove (2015)
A Man Called Ove follows a stubborn, solitary 59-year-old widower and retired railway worker who has settled into a life of routines, rule-enforcement, and quiet mourning at his wife’s grave. When a loud, growing family—led by the outspoken, pregnant Parvaneh—moves in next door and accidentally dents his mailbox, Ove’s ordered world is upended. Reluctant bonds form as the new neighbors keep dragging him into everyday problems, and through a series of sharp, often funny encounters and revealing flashbacks we learn why Ove is so closed off. Viewers will experience a bittersweet blend of dry, deadpan humor and tender drama: moments that make you laugh out loud, scenes that quietly ache, and an ultimately uplifting story about grief, community, and the small acts that restore purpose. It’s a character-driven, heartwarming film that balances sharp wit with genuine emotion—and rewards patience with a satisfying, hopeful transformation.
Actors: Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg
Director: Hannes Holm
Runtime: 116 min
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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