Now (2003): Cast
Now is a 2003 short drama directed by Simon Staho, starring Mikael Persbrandt as Adam (young), Erland Josephson and Mads Mikkelsen. It runs 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 28 min
- Director
- Simon Staho
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Zentropa Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Now About?
The premise of Now without spoilers.
In 1960 a newlywed couple discovers their marriage is a mismatch. On their wedding night they feel lost sexually and emotionally. The husband befriends another man who guides him in exploring his desire, leading to a secret affair. Meanwhile the wife, aware of the tension, devises her own plan, leaving the outcome uncertain until now.
Now Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- hospital
- baby
- wedding dress
- very little dialogue
- surrealism
- stylization
- strangulation
- sex in nature
- nature
- mother kills own child
- landscape
- kiss
+9 more Show fewer
- homosexuality
- gay kiss
- gay husband
- flashback
- crying baby
- bride and groom
- coming out
- closeted homosexual
- gay interest
Now Cast & Characters
Mikael Persbrandt leads the cast as Adam (young), with Erland Josephson as Jakob (old) and Mads Mikkelsen as Jakob (young). Directed by Simon Staho; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Staho
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Mikael Persbrandt as Adam (young) -
Erland Josephson as Jakob (old) -
Mads Mikkelsen as Jakob (young) - Henning Moritzen as Adam (old)
Also Starring in Now
· 1 more- Elin Klinga Lisa
More from Simon Staho
More films directed by Simon Staho: The Miracle, Daisy Diamond, Bang Bang Orangutang and Day and Night.
Now Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Сейчас” and “Nu (Now)”.
- Also known as
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- Сейчас
- Nu (Now)
- ЗАРАЗ
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Now FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Now, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Now?
Now runs 28 minutes.
When was Now released?
Now was released on January 27, 2003.
Who directed Now?
Now was directed by Simon Staho.
More films by Simon Staho Who is in the cast of Now?
Now stars Mikael Persbrandt as Adam (young), Erland Josephson as Jakob (old) and Mads Mikkelsen as Jakob (young), among 5 credited actors.
Does Now have a post-credit scene?
No. Now has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Now in?
The original language of Now is Danish.
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