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An Affair

An Affair

How far is too far?

20185.41h 32m

Overview

A newly appointed high school teacher begins her job hoping for a fresh start, but her life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. As boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested, the situation escalates, forcing her to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.

Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Written by Cecilie Aspenes, Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Produced by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
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Top Cast

Andrea Bræin Hovig

Andrea Bræin Hovig

Anita

Tarjei Sandvik Moe

Tarjei Sandvik Moe

Markus

Anneke von der Lippe

Anneke von der Lippe

Unni

Carsten Bjørnlund

Carsten Bjørnlund

Hasse

Lea Meyer

Lea Meyer

Mina

Mattis Herman Nyquist

Mattis Herman Nyquist

Frode

Ingjerd Egeberg

Ingjerd Egeberg

Trine-Lise

Anders T. Andersen

Anders T. Andersen

Lars

Tone Beate Mostraum

Tone Beate Mostraum

Eli

Marit Andreassen

Marit Andreassen

Randi

Themes & Keywords

obsessionlove affairteacher student relationship

About An Affair

An Affair is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of obsession, love affair, teacher student relationship. Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, it stars Andrea Bræin Hovig, Tarjei Sandvik Moe, Anneke von der Lippe. A newly appointed high school teacher begins her job hoping for a fresh start, but her life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. As boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested, the situation escalates, forcing her to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.

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