Low Expectations
Norway, Denmark 2026
Dir: Eivind Landsvik
Cast: Marie Ulven (aka girl in red), Anders Danielsen Lie, Tone Mostraum
Norwegian / 105m
In cinemas early 2027
At the height of her music career, Maja falls apart and has to step away from her ambitions. Depressed and broke, she moves back home with her mother and works part-time at a local high school. Far from the spotlight, wrapped in everyday kindness, she slowly finds her way back to life.
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“A slow, quiet and life-affirming late coming-of-age tale you don’t want to look away from”
— Variety
“An accomplished and bittersweet debut... One of the buzzier titles to emerge from Directors’ Fortnight this year”
— The Film Stage
“The hand-picked acting talent shines throughout, with Ulven carrying the main part to perfection”
— Cineuropa