Drama,Comedy
Norway,Sweden
Britt-Marie Was Here is a Swedish movie based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman. The movie is directed by Tuva Novotny and stars Pernilla August as Britt-Marie.
Britt-Marie is a perfectionist and a homemaker who has devoted her entire life to her husband and their home. But when she discovers her husband's infidelity, she decides to leave him and start a new life. With no money and no job skills, she lands in Borg, a small town that has seen better days.
As Britt-Marie tries to find a job, she stumbles upon the local youth football team, which is in dire need of a coach. Despite her lack of experience, Britt-Marie takes on the job, determined to make a difference in the lives of the children and the town.
As she spends more time with the children, Britt-Marie slowly starts to let go of her need for perfection and begins to embrace the messiness of life. Along the way, she discovers that the town holds more secrets and surprises than she ever imagined, including a budding romance with a local policeman.
Britt-Marie Was Here is a heartwarming and humorous movie about finding oneself and the power of community. It explores themes of second chances, forgiveness, and the importance of human connection.
