Overview
Sonia arrives in Trinidad with her two children to join her husband Jo who is working as an oil engineer. On the surface she lives a life of luxury in a large houses with servants. The days are uneventful and blend together into an everlasting holiday, where the women nurse their superficial relationships over cocktails poolside – the perfect climate for self-delusion.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Amanda Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Actress (2011)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Amanda Award for Best Direction (2011)
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Music
Music by Johan Söderqvist
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Manuel Alberto Claro
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Maria SødahlScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 10, 2010
- Original language
- Norwegian
- Countries
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago
Cast
Line VerndalSonia
Henrik RafaelsenJo
Lena EndreCharlotte
Bryan BrownDaniel- Iben Luel HersoughNina
- Fredrik M. FrafjordHerman
- Arnold GoindhanOmari
- Margareth A.E. JulienMrs. George
- Michael CherrieDexter
- Garrett SchenckDoyle
- Jane WillinghamMrs. Doyle
- Catherine EmmanuelLorraine
- Sonya MozeHeadmistress
- Louris Lee SinghMiss Brown
- Patti-Anne AliInn Keeper
- Ulrikke GreveSonia's Mother
- Helmer HilwigFather Van der Rohe
- Jesus JohnRamsey
- Taromi Lourdes JosephReceptionist
- Dana LeighHousewife
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