Mors Elling

Oct 10 2003 N/A 1h 18m
Comedy, Drama

Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room window. Elling doesn't seem to need to be around others like most people. That's why Elling is less than enthusiastic when his mother suddenly decides to take her son on a beach vacation to Spain. Reluctantly, Elling agrees. After all, a lady at her age needs a good man by her side. But what Elling refuses to realize is that Mom is not only old, but also sick. Very sick. On her last vacation she tries to get Elling to see that life is bigger than their living room.

Plot

In this prequel to Elling (2001), Elling, a slightly autistic, but opinionated young man, lives with his aging mother who is worried what he'll do without her. She decides to take him on a trip to Spain to see new things.

Written by

Ingvar Ambjørnsen, Axel Hellstenius

Directed by

Eva Isaksen

Cast

Per Christian Ellefsen, Grete Nordrå, Helge Reiss

Crew

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Production Countries

Norway

Languages

Norsk

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,804
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA