Only Clouds Move the Stars (1998)
Eleven year old Maria has lost her little brother to cancer. Having disappeared into herself, her mother is no longer there for Maria and her father struggles to keep the family together. Maria meets Jacob, who is the same age as she, but with a completely different attitude. Jacob is outgoing, exciting, funny and has wisdom way beyond his tender years. He gradually pulls Maria out of her shell and enables her to come to decisions which will affect her entire life.
Director: Torun Lian
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: August 24, 1998
Cast
- Thea Sofie Rusten - Maria
- Jan Tore Kristoffersen - Jakob
- Jørgen Langhelle - Father
- Andrine Sæther - Aunt
- Anneke von der Lippe - Mother
- Eindride Eidsvold - Uncle
- Kari Simonsen - Grandmother
- Bjørn Jenseg - Grandfather
- Helge Jordal - Clerk
- Anders T. Andersen - Teacher
Screenplay
Music: Jørn Christensen
Cinematography: Svein Krøvel
Editing: Trygve Hagen
Production: Norsk Film, Filmkameratene
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, woman director, loss of brother
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Only Clouds Move the Stars about?
- Eleven year old Maria has lost her little brother to cancer. Having disappeared into herself, her mother is no longer there for Maria and her father struggles to keep the family together. Maria meets Jacob, who is the same age as she, but with a completely different attitude. Jacob is outgoing, exciting, funny and has wisdom way beyond his tender years. He gradually pulls Maria out of her shell and enables her to come to decisions which will affect her entire life.
- Who directed Only Clouds Move the Stars?
- Only Clouds Move the Stars was directed by Torun Lian.
- Who stars in Only Clouds Move the Stars?
- Only Clouds Move the Stars stars Thea Sofie Rusten, Jan Tore Kristoffersen, Jørgen Langhelle, Andrine Sæther, Anneke von der Lippe, Eindride Eidsvold.
- How long is Only Clouds Move the Stars?
- Only Clouds Move the Stars has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Only Clouds Move the Stars?
- Only Clouds Move the Stars is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Only Clouds Move the Stars produced?
- Only Clouds Move the Stars was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Only Clouds Move the Stars?
- The themes of Only Clouds Move the Stars include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.