Hard asfalt (1986)
…the love story of the century
This melodrama is based on the best-selling autobiography of Ida Halvorsen, a part-time prostitute with a life that was difficult to survive. Ida (Kristin Kajander) grew up with an alcoholic father, and after she married an alcoholic, her life went from early marital bliss to misery. She had a child during that marriage, took drugs, and turned to prostitution to get the money she needed. Along the way, many characters she met were dangerous and in more than one instance almost killed her. For Norwegians who are familiar with her story, the ending to the film will be recognized as incomplete, the story continues. For other audiences the ending might be a little grim.
Director: Sølve Skagen
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: October 1, 1986
Cast
- Kristin Kajander - Ida
- Frank Krog - Knut
- Marianne Nielsen - Åse
- Morten Faldaas - Bønna
- Liv Heløe - May-Britt
- Tone Schwarzott - Idas Mor
- Tom Tellefsen - Idas far
- Svein Erik Brodal - Herr Abrahamsen
- Gudrun Waadeland - Fru Abrahamsen
- Sigve Bøe - Nordlie
Music: Marius Müller
Editing: Malte Wadman
Production: Teamfilm AS, Filmkameratene
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
prostitution, drugs
More Films by Director: Sølve Skagen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hard asfalt about?
- This melodrama is based on the best-selling autobiography of Ida Halvorsen, a part-time prostitute with a life that was difficult to survive. Ida (Kristin Kajander) grew up with an alcoholic father, and after she married an alcoholic, her life went from early marital bliss to misery. She had a child during that marriage, took drugs, and turned to prostitution to get the money she needed. Along the way, many characters she met were dangerous and in more than one instance almost killed her. For Norwegians who are familiar with her story, the ending to the film will be recognized as incomplete, the story continues. For other audiences the ending might be a little grim.
- Who directed Hard asfalt?
- Hard asfalt was directed by Sølve Skagen.
- Who stars in Hard asfalt?
- Hard asfalt stars Kristin Kajander, Frank Krog, Marianne Nielsen, Morten Faldaas, Liv Heløe, Tone Schwarzott.
- How long is Hard asfalt?
- Hard asfalt has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Hard asfalt?
- Hard asfalt is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Hard asfalt produced?
- Hard asfalt was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Hard asfalt?
- The themes of Hard asfalt include: Addiction and Recovery.