The Liverpool Goalie

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Running time: 90 mins

Meet Jo Idstad: age 13. He?s about to meet his dream girl.

Not one to take risks, Jo survives his school days with his wits. He?s convinced danger lurks everywhere and avoids any perceived ?death-traps,? like the school bully, sports or girls ? and prefers the safety of math equations and collecting football cards (especially the elusive Liverpool Goalie card). Enter new girl in school, Mari ? gifted at both football AND math?plus, she is really cute and sends Jo?s world into a tailspin. And let?s be honest, Jo really didn?t need this kind of trouble in his life right now.

Filled with humor and imaginative storytelling, The Liverpool Goalie examines the joys of love, friendship and youth, along with their challenges. Asle van der Hagen personifies the young Jo effortlessly, depicting a perfect combination of awkwardness and innocence. If you're looking for a feel good movie, you?ve found it.

- Tamee Tanoor

Film sponsored by the Applied Materials Foundation.

Season:
2011
Premiere status:
United States Premiere
Director:
Arild Andresen
Cinematography:
Gaute Gunnari
Cast:
Asle van der Hagen, Sussanne Boucher, Andrine Saether, Fridtjov Saheim
Editor:
Jon Endre Mork
Producer:
Hakon Overas, Karin Julsrud
Language:
Norwegian with English subtitles
Genre:
Comedy
Music:
Aslak Hartberg