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Love and Other Catastrophes (2016): Cast & Plot

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Love and Other Catastrophes is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Sofie Stougaard, starring Christine Albeck Børge as Rosa, Lars Ranthe and Caspar Phillipson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Love and Other Catastrophes (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Sofie Stougaard
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Danish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Love and Other Catastrophes About?

The premise of Love and Other Catastrophes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rosa is a successful psychologist and author whose seemingly perfect life with her husband Frederik, and their two children, is shattered when she discovers Frederik is having an affair and his mistress is pregnant. Seeking help from the very psychologist she is, Frederik's actions trigger a crisis that forces both of them to confront their choices and question the future of their marriage in a darkly comedic and tragic exploration of relationships.

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Cast & crew

Love and Other Catastrophes Cast & Characters

Christine Albeck Børge leads the cast as Rosa, with Lars Ranthe as Frederik and Caspar Phillipson as Ejendomsmægler. Directed by Sofie Stougaard; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Love and Other Catastrophes Plot Summary

What happens in Love and Other Catastrophes 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

Two University of Melbourne film studies roommates, Mia and Alice, begin a new chapter in a chic, sunlit apartment as they juggle studies, romance, and the search for a suitable housemate. The pair have just moved in, eager to share a space that feels modern and alive, yet they face the practical scramble of finding someone who fits their lives as perfectly as the place fits their tastes.

Full summary

The whole story of Love and Other Catastrophes, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Love and Other Catastrophes?

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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Details

Love and Other Catastrophes Also Known As

Also known as “Kaerlighed Og Andre Katastrofer”.

Also known as
  • Kaerlighed Og Andre Katastrofer

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Love and Other Catastrophes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Love and Other Catastrophes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love and Other Catastrophes?

Love and Other Catastrophes runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Love and Other Catastrophes released?

Love and Other Catastrophes was released on September 1, 2016.

Who directed Love and Other Catastrophes?

Love and Other Catastrophes was directed by Sofie Stougaard.

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Who is in the cast of Love and Other Catastrophes?

Love and Other Catastrophes stars Christine Albeck Børge as Rosa, Lars Ranthe as Frederik and Caspar Phillipson as Ejendomsmægler, among 14 credited actors.

Does Love and Other Catastrophes have a post-credit scene?

No. Love and Other Catastrophes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Love and Other Catastrophes in?

The original language of Love and Other Catastrophes is Danish.

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