The Man Who Loved Yngve () is a Norwegian film released on 15 February 2008. It is based on a book of the same name by Stavanger author Tore Renberg. It received critical acclaim, considered one of the best Norwegian films of the year.
A sequel, I Travel Alone, was released in 2011 and a threequel, The Orheim Company, followed in 2012.
Plot In 1989, in the shadow of the collapse of Communism in Europe, a group of young, rural Norwegians form a band. Preparations for their first gig are derailed when the lead singer, Jarle, is smitten by a new arrival, Yngve. Confused and not completely in touch with his own emotions, Jarle neglects his band, his family, and his girlfriend to spend more time with his new crush.
Cast Rolf Kristian Larsen as Jarle Klepp as Helge Ombo Ida Elise Broch as Katrine Halsnes as Yngve Lima Jørgen Langhelle as Terje Orheim Trine Wiggen as Sara Klepp
Production details Production Company: Motlys A/S Producer: Yngve Sæther Writer: Tore Renberg Distributor: Sandrew Metronome Filming start date: 12.02.07 Filming end date 30.03.07 Director: Stian Kristiansen Music: Kaada and Geir Zahl Budget: 15.5 million NKR
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