Thank You, I'm Sorry (film)
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| Swedish | Tack och förlåt |
| Directed by | Lisa Aschan |
| Written by | Marie Østerbye |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
Thank You, I'm Sorry (Swedish: Tack och förlåt) is a 2023 Swedish comedy-drama film directed by Lisa Aschan and written by Marie Østerbye. It premiered on Netflix on 26 December 2023.[1][2]
Plot
In an opening flashback, Sara — who is heavily pregnant — learns her husband Daniel wants to go away on a trip, as he feels their relationship is not working. Some time later, she finds Daniel unresponsive; he died in his sleep of a heart condition. The tragedy prompts Sara to re-connect with her sister Linda, who lives a more unstructured and free-spirited life.
Cast
- Sanna Sundqvist as Sara
- Charlotta Björck as Linda
- Ia Langhammer as Helen: Daniel's mother
- Peshang Rad as Jasse
- Ville Virtanen as Timo
- Juan Rodríguez as José
Release
It premiered on Netflix on 26 December 2023.[3]
Reception
The film received a negative review from Nina Morby in Göteborgs-Posten. She characterized the plot as overly cryptic, and also cited problems with unrealistic dialogue and depictions of grief.[4]
References
- ^ Sahlin, Fredrik (21 December 2023). "Trassligt roliga gravidkomedin "Tack och förlåt" är full av knepiga kvinnor och mansbebisar". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Eriksson, Karoline (27 December 2023). "Fars stjälper svenskt Netflix-drama". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). ISSN 1101-2412. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Fjellborg, Karolina (26 December 2023). "Välspelat om infekterade familjerelationer och försoning". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Morby, Nina (5 January 2024). "Recension: "Tack och förlåt" av Lisa Aschan". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 28 August 2025.