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Halfway to Haugesund (1997)

Faded punker Otto gets a gig in Haugesund, and gets his dads old Opel Diplomat from the scrap yard. In Telemark, however, he makes a wrong turn and meets Farida Svalastog, who makes a living finding Americans' Norwegian roots (or those who pretend to be). Then strange things start to happen, and Otto gets stuck on the labyrinthine roads of Telemark. Among other things, he is chased by amcar enthusiasts who are looking for the engine of the Opel Diplomat, which houses a highly sought after Chevrolet V8.

  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Geir Birk NilsenGeir Birk NilsenOtto
  • Photo of Yasmin SyedYasmin SyedFarida Svalastog
  • Photo of Eivind HaugestølEivind HaugestølShop cashier
  • Photo of Gullik GjerjordetGullik GjerjordetShop customer
  • Photo of Trygve HynneTrygve HynneGas station owner
  • Photo of Agnes Buen GarnåsAgnes Buen GarnåsSinger
  • Photo of Peter GardenPeter GardenMr. Car
  • Photo of Elisabeth BestumElisabeth BestumTurid
  • Photo of Aslak HøgetveitAslak HøgetveitFarmer
  • Photo of Åsne B. AaseÅsne B. AaseCowboy mother

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