Heartbreak Hotel
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Heartbreak Hotel

4.9 / 10 2006 1h 41mNR Swedish
DramaComedy

Storyline

Elisabeth and Gudrun are two Swedish divorcées, both over 40, who meet when Elisabeth parks her car on a loading zone and is ticketed by Gudrun. Despite this shaky start, a friendship grows between the two. Elizabeth, a gynecologist, is sexy and confident. She leads the shy Gudrun through the dangerous waters of single life. But as they cavort through the dance floors and bars of Stockholm's nightlife they are led to a deeper examination of the relationships with men.

Cast & Crew

Helena Bergström

Helena Bergström

Elisabeth Staf

Lead
Maria Lundqvist

Maria Lundqvist

Gudrun Nyman

Johan Rabaeus

Johan Rabaeus

Henrik Ek

EB

Erica Braun

Liselotte

Claes Månsson

Claes Månsson

Åke Nyman

Marie Robertson

Marie Robertson

Moa

CS

Christoffer Svensson

Mattias Ek

Niki Gunke Stangertz

Niki Gunke Stangertz

Anna

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Colin Nutley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Heartbreak Hotel is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker