# The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008)

> A Norwegian teenager’s punk-fueled world fractures when fascination with a synth-pop classmate challenges his girlfriend, friendships, and sense of self.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7910

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Stian Kristiansen
- Cast: Rolf Kristian Larsen, Arthur Berning, Ida Elise Broch, Ole Christoffer Ertvaag, Jørgen Langhelle, Trine Wiggen, Knut Sverdrup Kleppestø, Andreas Cappelen
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1114723/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sincere, wistful, quiet evening, coming of age film night

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