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Blind Spot (2018): Cast & Plot

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Blind Spot is a 2018 drama directed by Tuva Novotny, starring Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Anders, Per Frisch and Marianne Krogh. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Blind Spot (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Tuva Novotny
Genre
Drama
Original language
Norwegian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Blind Spot About?

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

This story explores the complexities of mental illness and the challenges of recognizing its subtle signs. A mother begins to suspect her daughter is facing serious struggles, uncovering hidden issues she hadn't previously understood. It's a poignant look at the difficult truths that can lie beneath the surface and the impact on a family.

Blind Spot Themes & Keywords

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  • title directed by female
  • single take
  • long take
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Cast & crew

Blind Spot Cast & Characters

Anders Baasmo Christiansen leads the cast as Anders, with Per Frisch as Hasse and Marianne Krogh as Mona. Directed by Tuva Novotny; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tuva Novotny

One more film directed by Tuva Novotny: Diorama.

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Plot

Blind Spot Plot Summary

What happens in Blind Spot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with Thea leaving a handball practice with a friend and heading home.

At home, Marie is tucking her younger brother into bed. She makes a phone call to Anders, but he does not answer. She then enters her bedroom, writes in her diary, and climbs out the window on the building’s fourth floor.

Marie quickly realizes what happened and rushes out. She finds Thea badly injured from the fall and screams for help. Her father and mother-in-law, Hasse and Mona, happen to be nearby and come to her aid. An ambulance arrives, and Marie and Hasse follow Thea to the hospital.

Full summary

The whole story of Blind Spot, scene by scene

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Videos

Blind Spot Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Blind Spot.

BLIND SPOT Trailer | TIFF 2018
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Blind Spot?

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 sport had Thea just finished practicing at the beginning of the film?

Details

Blind Spot Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Blindzone” and “Слепое пятно”.

Also known as
  • Blindzone
  • Слепое пятно
  • Blinder Fleck
  • בליינד ספוט
  • Akloji zona
  • Τυφλό σημείο
  • 盲点

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FAQ

Blind Spot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Blind Spot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blind Spot?

Blind Spot runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Blind Spot released?

Blind Spot was released on August 24, 2018.

Who directed Blind Spot?

Blind Spot was directed by Tuva Novotny.

More films by Tuva Novotny

Who is in the cast of Blind Spot?

Blind Spot stars Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Anders, Per Frisch as Hasse and Marianne Krogh as Mona, among 13 credited actors.

Does Blind Spot have a post-credit scene?

No. Blind Spot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Blind Spot in?

The original language of Blind Spot is Norwegian.

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