Everybody deserves a second chance. Oslo, August 31st is a film about one man's past mistakes and his last chance for salvation.It's 30th August in a sun drenched Oslo. Recovering drug addict, Anders, is given the day's leave from his countryside rehab clinic to attend a job interview in the city centre. However, when Anders miserably fails the interview he becomes hellbent on confronting the people from his past. Worlds collide, hearts are broken, and the fate of Ander's life lie well in the balance. Only tomorrow will tell. From critically acclaimed director Joachim... Trier, Oslo, August 31st. [show more]
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Norwegian psychological drama about a day in the life of a 30-something recovering drug addict struggling to find his way in life. A follow-up to Trier's 2006 film 'Reprise', the films sees Anders Danielsen Lie resuming his role as Anders, a once-promising writer from a privileged background. Now fresh out of rehab, Anders travels to Oslo for a job interview. Before the interview, he visits friends including Thomas (Hans Olav Brenner) with whom he shared a wild past, who has now settled into family life. As he revisits old haunts and acquaintances, Anders' quiet desperation grows, and thoughts of suicide are never far from his mind.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. When recovering drug addict Anders leaves his rehab clinic on the 30th August on day release for a job interview, he has high hopes for the future. However, after not getting the job, he becomes hellbent on confronting everyone from his past about his life. After worlds collide and hearts are broken, all he can do is wait till the next day to see the consequences.
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