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The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008): Cast & Box Office

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The Man Who Loved Yngve is a 2008 drama directed by Stian Kristiansen, starring Ole Christoffer Ertvaag as Yngve Lima, Rolf Kristian Larsen and Kristoffer Joner. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.

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The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Norwegian
Studio
Motlys
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Loved Yngve About?

The premise of The Man Who Loved Yngve without spoilers.

It’s November 1989, a time of upheaval, and Jarle is navigating his senior year at Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He fronts a local punk band, enjoys a steady girlfriend and a loyal best friend. Everything shifts when the enigmatic Yngve joins his class, stirring new emotions and challenges.

The Man Who Loved Yngve Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • teenage boy
  • norway
  • gay
  • gay relationship
  • homosexual
  • gay kiss
  • brief female nudity
  • character name in title
  • bare chested male
  • female rear nudity
  • sexual awakening
  • female nudity
+38 more
  • band
  • rock band
  • berlin wall
  • redheaded boy
  • masturbation reference
  • in the closet
  • psychiatric hospital
  • pariah
  • outcast
  • gay slur
  • bus
  • fight
  • crying
  • bathroom
  • father son relationship
  • bathtub
  • lipstick on mirror
  • writing in lipstick
  • writing on mirror
  • water fountain
  • haircut
  • female topless nudity
  • ice rink
  • ice skating
  • record player
  • record
  • washing hands
  • little girl
  • laundry
  • clothesline
  • male rear nudity
  • nudity
  • teacher
  • bicycle
  • headphones
  • mother son relationship
  • bedroom
  • beer
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Loved Yngve Cast & Characters

Ole Christoffer Ertvaag leads the cast as Yngve Lima, with Rolf Kristian Larsen as Jarle Klepp and Kristoffer Joner as Hairdresser. Directed by Stian Kristiansen; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man Who Loved Yngve

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From the director

More from Stian Kristiansen

More films directed by Stian Kristiansen: Kiss Me You Fucking Moron, Videoboy and I Travel Alone.

Full filmography
Box office

The Man Who Loved Yngve Box Office

The Man Who Loved Yngve grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

International
$2.6M
Details

The Man Who Loved Yngve Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Mannen som älskade Yngve” and “Der Mann, der Yngve liebte”.

Also known as
  • Mannen som älskade Yngve
  • Der Mann, der Yngve liebte
  • Mig og Yngve
  • Mies joka rakasti Yngveä
  • L'homme qui aimait Yngve
  • Szerettem másképp is
  • Czlowiek, który pokochal Yngvego
  • Тот, кто любил Ингве
  • Mladi rebelove
  • El hombre que amó a Yngve
  • Момчето, което заобича Ингве
  • O Homem Que Amava Yngve
+2 more
  • Mladí rebelové
  • 잉베를 사랑한 남자

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FAQ

The Man Who Loved Yngve FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Loved Yngve, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Loved Yngve?

The Man Who Loved Yngve runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Loved Yngve released?

The Man Who Loved Yngve was released on February 15, 2008.

Who directed The Man Who Loved Yngve?

The Man Who Loved Yngve was directed by Stian Kristiansen.

More films by Stian Kristiansen

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Loved Yngve?

The Man Who Loved Yngve stars Ole Christoffer Ertvaag as Yngve Lima, Rolf Kristian Larsen as Jarle Klepp and Kristoffer Joner as Hairdresser, among 14 credited actors.

How much did The Man Who Loved Yngve make at the box office?

The Man Who Loved Yngve grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

Does The Man Who Loved Yngve have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Loved Yngve has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Loved Yngve in?

The original language of The Man Who Loved Yngve is Norwegian.

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