Reprise

Phillip and Erik have been best friends since childhood. Both young men share a passion for the works of reclusive novelist Sten Egil Dahl, and both harbor literary ambitions. However, fate deals differently with the friends as each strives to make his dream come true.

Cast

Anders Danielsen Lie

as Philipp

Espen Klouman Høiner

as Erik

Viktoria Winge

as Kari

Christian Rubeck

as Lars

Henrik Elvestad

as Henning

Odd-Magnus Williamson

as Morten

Pål Stokka

as Geir

Henrik Mestad

as Jan

Thorbjørn Harr

as Mathis Wergeland

Rebekka Karijord

as Johanne

Reviews

CinemaSerf

If you like your films to follow a linear chronology, then this might not be the one for you. It’s the often all over the place tale of two best friends. “Erik” (Espen Klouman Høiner) as more your stereotypical Norwegian blonde, floppy haired and good looking lad. “Phillip” (Anders Danielson Lie), o...

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