With an impressive 15.9 million views in the first 10 days on Netflix, the Swedish drama film Let Go (original title: Släpp taget) written and directed by Josephine Bornebusch, has reached the number one spot on the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 chart for non-English films.
The film is currently ranking in the Netflix Top 10 across 66 countries worldwide, with an estimated total of 29 million hours viewed since its release. The story delves into family bonds and personal challenges, creating a touching drama that resonates deeply with audiences. Critically acclaimed for its heartfelt storytelling and authentic performances, the film captures life’s unpredictable nature and illustrates how choices shape our paths.
Watch the official trailer (without English subtitles):
Let Go is a drama about finding out what really matters. In the center is Stella. She has everything under control… except her preschool son Manne’s constant need for attention, her daughter Anna’s teenage mood swings, and her emotionally unavailable husband, Gustav. The family is about to break when Stella receives a message that changes everything. She decides to take a trip with her family where she has to achieve the impossible – to bring her family together again.
The Cast
In addition to writing and directing the film, Josephine Bornebusch (Love Me, Orca) is also the lead actress in Let Go, portraying the mother Stella, alongside Pål Sverre Hagen (In Order of Disappearance, Kon-Tiki) as her partner Gustav, Sigrid Johnson as their daughter Anna, and Olle Tikkakoski as their son Manne.
Sigrid Johnson (Anna), Pål Sverre Hagen (Gustav), Josephine Bornebush (Stella), Olle Tikkakoski (Manne). Photographer: Magnus Ragnvid
Additionally, the ensemble cast features Leon Mentori (Gabriel), Niklas Falk (Arild), Irma Jämhammar (Liz), Mathias Lithner (Henrik), Lola Zackow (Mira), Hannu Kiviaho (Kalle), Louise Sondlo Zapata (Sofia), Lotta Karlsson (Frida), Misagh Sharifian (Amin), Linda Kunze (Nina), Anton Annerfeldt (Johan), Lotten Roos (Elin), and Alexandra Goncalves (Cecilia).
The film is produced by Sofie Palage for Warner Bros. International Television Production Sverige.
About Netflix
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With an impressive 15.9 million views in the first 10 days on Netflix, the Swedish drama film Let Go (original title: Släpp taget) written and directed by Josephine Bornebusch, has reached the number one spot on the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 chart for non-English films.
The film is currently ranking in the Netflix Top 10 across 66 countries worldwide, with an estimated total of 29 million hours viewed since its release. The story delves into family bonds and personal challenges, creating a touching drama that resonates deeply with audiences. Critically acclaimed for its heartfelt storytelling and authentic performances, the film captures life’s unpredictable nature and illustrates how choices shape our paths.
Watch the official trailer (without English subtitles):
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Synopsis
Let Go is a drama about finding out what really matters. In the center is Stella. She has everything under control… except her preschool son Manne’s constant need for attention, her daughter Anna’s teenage mood swings, and her emotionally unavailable husband, Gustav. The family is about to break when Stella receives a message that changes everything. She decides to take a trip with her family where she has to achieve the impossible – to bring her family together again.
The Cast
In addition to writing and directing the film, Josephine Bornebusch (Love Me, Orca) is also the lead actress in Let Go, portraying the mother Stella, alongside Pål Sverre Hagen (In Order of Disappearance, Kon-Tiki) as her partner Gustav, Sigrid Johnson as their daughter Anna, and Olle Tikkakoski as their son Manne.
Additionally, the ensemble cast features Leon Mentori (Gabriel), Niklas Falk (Arild), Irma Jämhammar (Liz), Mathias Lithner (Henrik), Lola Zackow (Mira), Hannu Kiviaho (Kalle), Louise Sondlo Zapata (Sofia), Lotta Karlsson (Frida), Misagh Sharifian (Amin), Linda Kunze (Nina), Anton Annerfeldt (Johan), Lotten Roos (Elin), and Alexandra Goncalves (Cecilia).
See the full cast & crew here.
The film is produced by Sofie Palage for Warner Bros. International Television Production Sverige.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Source: Netflix Photo credit: Magnus Ragnvid / Netflix
This post/page may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. For details, visit our Affiliate Disclosure page.
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