On the Sunny Side

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On the Sunny Side

1956

1h 21m

6.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Main character Esther feels like she doesn't fit into the 'elite' and takes the big showdown with those who always have.

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9 members

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Randi Kolstad

Esther

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Henny Moan

Wenche, Hartvigs søster / Hartvig's sister

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Haakon Arnold

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Lalla Carlsen

Kona på båten / boatwoman

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Joachim Holst-Jensen

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Ellen Isefiær

Margrethe, Hartvigs mor / mother of Hartvig

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Arne Lie

Hartvig Riibe, landowner / godseier

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Frank Robert

Joakim Bris

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Jan Voigt

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