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"Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years, and she just moved in next door."

Dec 12 2008 R 1h 54m
Crime, Drama, Fantasy

When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.

Plot

Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the strength to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other people's blood to live he's faced with a choice. How much can love forgive? Set in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg in 1982.

Written by

John Ajvide Lindqvist

Directed by

Tomas Alfredson

Production Countries

Sweden

Production Companies

EFTI

Languages

svenska

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award76 wins & 58 nominations total

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Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
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