Hope (2022 film)

Hope is a 2022 drama film directed by Maria Sødahl. The film focuses on the relationship between Anja (Andrea Bræin Hovig) and Tomas (Stellan Skarsgård) after Anja receives a terminal cancer diagnosis shortly before Christmas.

The film explores themes of love, family, mortality, and the challenges of navigating a serious illness. It examines the complexities of their relationship, including past infidelities and unresolved issues, in the face of Anja's uncertain future. The story follows the couple as they grapple with difficult decisions about treatment and come to terms with the possibility of loss.

Hope received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly from Hovig and Skarsgård, and for its realistic and poignant portrayal of a family facing a crisis. Sødahl drew inspiration from her own personal experience with cancer, lending authenticity to the narrative. The film has been recognized with several awards and nominations.