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Beyond (2010): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Beyond is a 2010 drama directed by Pernilla August, starring Noomi Rapace as Leena, Tehilla Blad and Ola Rapace. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Beyond (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Pernilla August
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
YLE
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beyond About?

The premise of Beyond without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On the morning before Christmas, Leena receives a call from a hospital in her childhood hometown informing her that her mother is dying. The news forces her to travel back and confront her mother for the first time as an adult. After years of trying to suppress the pain of a lost, dark childhood, Leena must finally face those memories and her past if she hopes to heal and move forward.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Beyond

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Beyond Cast & Characters

Noomi Rapace leads the cast as Leena, with Tehilla Blad as Leena - as Child and Ola Rapace as Johan. Directed by Pernilla August; 21 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Beyond Plot Summary

What happens in Beyond from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On Saint Lucia’s Day, the cheerful rhythm of a young Swedish family’s life is disrupted by a phone call that changes everything. Leena learns that her mother, with whom she has been estranged for years, is dying and longs to bid farewell. Johan struggles to grasp the depth of his wife’s distress, yet he musters the resolve to urge her to take their two little girls and drive to the grandmother who lies hospitalized hundreds of kilometers away.

Full summary

The whole story of Beyond, scene by scene

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Box office

Beyond Box Office

Beyond grossed $5.8 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.8M

International
$5.8M
Videos

Beyond Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Beyond.

Beyond Trailer (Svinalängorna)
Details

Beyond Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Sovinto” and “Svinalängorna”.

Also known as
  • Sovinto
  • Svinalängorna
  • Svinalangorna
  • Bessere Zeiten
  • Al di là
  • Peremvidéken
  • פיוס על העבר
  • По ту сторону
  • 爱,让悲伤跨越
  • Más allá
  • Dincolo

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FAQ

Beyond FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Beyond, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beyond?

Beyond runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Beyond released?

Beyond was released on December 10, 2010.

Who directed Beyond?

Beyond was directed by Pernilla August.

More films by Pernilla August

Who is in the cast of Beyond?

Beyond stars Noomi Rapace as Leena, Tehilla Blad as Leena - as Child and Ola Rapace as Johan, among 21 credited actors.

Where can I watch Beyond?

In the US, Beyond is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Beyond make at the box office?

Beyond grossed $5.8 million worldwide.

Does Beyond have a post-credit scene?

No. Beyond has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Beyond in?

The original language of Beyond is Swedish.

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