O'Horten (2007)
Odd Horton is dependable and contained: he's a train driver retiring after 40 years of service, living a simple life. His idea of adventure is to fly from one city in Norway to another. Starting on the night of his retirement dinner, Odd has a series of dislocating experiences: a boy insists that Odd sit by his bedside while he falls asleep; misadventure causes Odd to miss his last run; he witnesses an arrest; he assists an old man and makes a friend; he takes a trip with a blindfolded driver; he adopts a dog; he takes stock late one night at the roundhouse; he revisits his mother's disappointment in him. How should he live the rest of his life?
Cast
- Baard Owe - Odd Horten
- Espen Skjønberg - Trygve Sissener
- Ghita Nørby - Fru Deinboll
- Bjørn Floberg - Flo
- Henny Moan - Svea
- Bjarte Hjelmeland - Konduktør
- Kai Remlov - Steiner Sissener
- Trond-Viggo Torgersen - Opsahl
- Per Jansen - Formann for lokomotivførerne
- Gard B. Eidsvold - Stinesen
Screenplay
- Bent Hamer (Screenplay)
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
airport, retirement, surrealism, norway, whiskey, train, train conductor, sleep over, mother son relationship, ski jumping, blind driver, tobacco shop
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O'Horten about?
- Odd Horton is dependable and contained: he's a train driver retiring after 40 years of service, living a simple life. His idea of adventure is to fly from one city in Norway to another. Starting on the night of his retirement dinner, Odd has a series of dislocating experiences: a boy insists that Odd sit by his bedside while he falls asleep; misadventure causes Odd to miss his last run; he witnesses an arrest; he assists an old man and makes a friend; he takes a trip with a blindfolded driver; he adopts a dog; he takes stock late one night at the roundhouse; he revisits his mother's disappointment in him. How should he live the rest of his life?
- Who directed O'Horten?
- O'Horten was directed by Bent Hamer.
- Who stars in O'Horten?
- O'Horten stars Baard Owe, Espen Skjønberg, Ghita Nørby, Bjørn Floberg, Henny Moan, Bjarte Hjelmeland.
- How long is O'Horten?
- O'Horten has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is O'Horten?
- O'Horten is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did O'Horten gross?
- O'Horten grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was O'Horten produced?
- O'Horten was produced in Denmark, Germany, France, Norway.
- What are the themes of O'Horten?
- The themes of O'Horten include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.