Sentimental Value follows the actor Nora and her sister Agnes as their charismatic father, Gustav, suddenly reappears in their lives after a long absence.

Gustav was once a renowned film director and now wants Nora to star in his big comeback. Working with her father is the last thing Nora wants. She turns down the offer, and in steps American actress Rachel Kemp, who arrives in Norway to play the role Gustav wrote for Nora.

Suddenly, the two sisters must not only deal with their father – they also have a Hollywood star roaming around their childhood home, right in the middle of the family's personal drama.

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Original title Affeksjonsverdi

Country Norway, Germany, Denmark, France, Sweden, UK

Year 2025

Director Joachim Trier

Screenplay Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt

Cinematography Kasper Tuxen

Producer Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Maria Ekerhovd

Cast Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

Production Company Merfilm, Eye Eye Pictures

Distribution Nordisk Film Distribusjon

Runtime 2h 12m

Language Norwegian, English

Genre Drama

Format DCP

Age limit 9

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