As I Fall (2018)

Love does not discriminate. It can grow anywhere. Even in places where it perhaps shouldn't.

As I Fall (2018) poster

Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.

Director: Magnus Meyer Arnesen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Stephen Grant
Cinematography: Ivar Taim
Editing: Jaak Ollino Jr.
Production: Den Norske Filmskolen
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Budget: $1M
Original Language: no

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

heroin, drug addiction, norway, father son relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is As I Fall about?
Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.
Who directed As I Fall?
As I Fall was directed by Magnus Meyer Arnesen.
Who stars in As I Fall?
As I Fall stars Preben Hodneland, Marius Aandal Pedersen, Alexandra Gjerpen, Vidar Sandem, Trine Wiggen, Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal.
How long is As I Fall?
As I Fall has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is As I Fall?
As I Fall is a Drama film.
What is the budget of As I Fall?
As I Fall had a budget of $1M.
Where was As I Fall produced?
As I Fall was produced in Norway.
What are the themes of As I Fall?
The themes of As I Fall include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall.