Little Did I Know
Petra, 50, seems to have it all; the perfect marriage, a successful career and two wonderful children. But slowly she starts to get a feeling that there is something going on. Soon she discovers that her husband, whom she believed to be the love of her life, is having an affair and wants a divorce. In turn we get to know Petra, 15, a rowdy young woman, in the pursuit of true happiness and love. It’s a story about finding oneself and becoming the person that you were always meant to be. It’s a painful, yet hopeful and edifying view on two love stories throughout two different stages in life.
Genres
Drama
Duration
1 x 90'
Language
Swedish
Cast
Alexandra Rapaport, Ella Hammarsten Liedberg, Shanti Roney, Adrian Macéus, Gustaf Hammarsten, Jessica Liedberg, Hanna Dorsin, Henrik Norlén
Director
Martina Haag
Scriptwriter
Martina Haag, Peter Arrhenius
Production Company
Bigster
Producer
Calle Jansson, Mathias Gruffman
Production Year
2023
Available As
Format & Readymade
Directed by Martina Haag in her directorial debut, this film is inspired by her two bestselling books, ‘Det är något som inte stämmer’ and ‘Livet går så fort. Och så långsamt’. The screenplay is written by Haag alongside Peter Arrhenius (Clark, Conspiracy of Silence, Welcome to Sweden).
The lead role of Petra is portrayed by Alexandra Rapaport (Sandhamn Murders, No Time to Mourn, Veronika), young Petra is played by Ella Hammarsten Liedberg (Seaside Hotel), with an exciting family connection, as her parents, Gustaf Hammarsten (Thunder in My Heart, Tillsammans) and Jessica Liedberg (The Congregation, Tillsammans), also star in the film. The cast is rounded out by Shanti Roney (Tusenbröder, Vägen Ut, Nymphomaniac) as Petra’s husband, and Adrian Macéus (Maria Wern) as young Petra’s love interest. The film is produced by Bigster with Calle Jansson (No Time to Mourn, Veronika, Honour) serving as a producer.
Awards
Nominated
C21 Intl Drama Awards
Best TV Movie
Won
Best Film
Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2024
