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Going West (2017): Cast & Box Office

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Going West is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, starring Henrik Mestad as Vidar, Ingar Helge Gimle and Trine Wiggen. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $100,670 worldwide.

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Going West (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Norwegian
Studio
FilmBros
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Going West About?

The premise of Going West without spoilers.

A music teacher, out of work, embarks on a road trip across Norway with his estranged transgender parent. The journey is undertaken to celebrate his mother’s legacy of quilting, fulfilling a wish she held before her passing. Along the way, they confront personal challenges and reconnect in unexpected ways, exploring the beautiful landscapes of the west coast.

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Cast & crew

Going West Cast & Characters

Henrik Mestad leads the cast as Vidar, with Ingar Helge Gimle as Georg and Trine Wiggen as Wibecke. Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

More films directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken: The Arctic Convoy, Munch, Project Z and Another Happy Christmas.

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Box office

Going West Box Office

Going West grossed $100,670 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$100.7K

International
$100.7K
Details

Going West Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “고잉 웨스트” and “向西去”.

Also known as
  • 고잉 웨스트
  • 向西去
  • 人生新西望

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Going West FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Going West?

Going West runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Going West released?

Going West was released on September 30, 2017.

Who directed Going West?

Going West was directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken.

More films by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

Who is in the cast of Going West?

Going West stars Henrik Mestad as Vidar, Ingar Helge Gimle as Georg and Trine Wiggen as Wibecke, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Going West make at the box office?

Going West grossed $100,670 worldwide.

Does Going West have a post-credit scene?

No. Going West has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Going West in?

The original language of Going West is Norwegian.

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