The Guy in the Grave Next Door (2002)
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.
Cast
- Michael Nyqvist - Benny
- Elisabet Carlsson - Desiré
- Annika Olsson - Märta
- Anna Azcárate - Lilian
- Rolf Degerlund - Bengt-Göran
- Anita Heikkilä - Violet
- Axelle Axell - Desirée's Mother
- Sara Arnia - Benny's Mother
- Lotta Östlin Stenshäll - Anita
Screenplay
- Katarina Mazetti (Novel)
- Sara Heldt
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
based on novel or book, widow, rural area, widower
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Guy in the Grave Next Door about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door was directed by Kjell Sundvall.
- Who stars in The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door stars Michael Nyqvist, Elisabet Carlsson, Annika Olsson, Anna Azcárate, Rolf Degerlund, Anita Heikkilä.
- How long is The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Guy in the Grave Next Door produced?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door was produced in Norway, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The themes of The Guy in the Grave Next Door include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.