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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Comedy
Votes31
DirectorKjell Sundvall
WritersSara Heldt
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Guy in the Grave Next Door
About The Guy in the Grave Next Door
Desirée, a modern librarian with urban friends and interests is visiting her late husband's grave when she meets Benny, a simple farmer. After his mother's death Benny lives alone on the run-down farm, desperately seeking a woman to take care of him. In spite of their differences the two have the dream of finding that special someone in common, and fall passionately in love. Benny wants Desirée to move in with him and start a family as soon as possible. But being a farmer's wife is not something she is very enthusiastic about. Just presenting Benny as her boyfriend proves to be an embarrassing experience. And when she gets a tempting job offer in Stockholm she has to consider her priorities carefully.
Directed by Kjell Sundvall, The Guy in the Grave Next Door leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Nyqvist, Elisabet Carlsson, Annika Olsson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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