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Bitch Hug (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Bitch Hug is a 2012 drama directed by Andreas Öhman, starring Linda Molin as Kristin, Fanny Ketter and Mathilda von Essen. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $350,557 worldwide.

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Bitch Hug (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Andreas Öhman
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bitch Hug About?

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

Kristin eagerly anticipates her high school graduation, dreaming of escaping her small town and a difficult sister for the vibrant life of New York City. A column in the local paper about the city seemed assured, but a missed flight throws her plans into disarray. To avoid embarrassment, she unexpectedly finds herself hiding at the home of the enigmatic Andrea in a rural area. Together, they embark on a virtual journey to New York, which Kristin shares with her audience. However, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.

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Cast & crew

Bitch Hug Cast & Characters

Linda Molin leads the cast as Kristin, with Fanny Ketter as Andrea and Mathilda von Essen as Linn. Directed by Andreas Öhman; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Andreas Öhman

More films directed by Andreas Öhman: Eternal Summer, Remake, Simple Simon and My Life as a Trailer.

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Plot

Bitch Hug Plot Summary

What happens in Bitch Hug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kristin is an 18-year-old who writes for her school newspaper and keeps a big bucket list—a thousand things she wants to do before she dies. The very first item on that list is to visit New York City, and this dream colors her days even as her relationship with her sister Linn is strained, with Linn telling Kristin she’s “pathetic with no talent.”

Full summary

The whole story of Bitch Hug, scene by scene

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Box office

Bitch Hug Box Office

Bitch Hug grossed $350,557 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$350.6K

International
$350.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bitch Hug?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the 18‑year‑old protagonist who writes for her school newspaper?

Details

Bitch Hug Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Zickenalarm” and “Prawie jak w Nowym Jorku”.

Also known as
  • Zickenalarm
  • Prawie jak w Nowym Jorku
  • New York în capul meu

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FAQ

Bitch Hug FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bitch Hug, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bitch Hug?

Bitch Hug runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Bitch Hug released?

Bitch Hug was released on October 19, 2012.

Who directed Bitch Hug?

Bitch Hug was directed by Andreas Öhman.

More films by Andreas Öhman

Who is in the cast of Bitch Hug?

Bitch Hug stars Linda Molin as Kristin, Fanny Ketter as Andrea and Mathilda von Essen as Linn, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Bitch Hug make at the box office?

Bitch Hug grossed $350,557 worldwide.

Does Bitch Hug have a post-credit scene?

No. Bitch Hug has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bitch Hug in?

The original language of Bitch Hug is Swedish.

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