Back Soon (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Back Soon is a comedy and romance film directed by Sólveig Anspach, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna Hallgrimsdottir, a poetess, dish washer and marijuana dealer in her late thirties, lives in Reykjavik with her two sons, Krummi and Ulfur. Anna is tired of her lifestyle and the coldness of Iceland and wishes to show her sons more of the world. Finally she decides to do something about it, move on, and somewhat change her lifestyle. The first step in her revival is to sell her business which consists of her mobile telephone which includes her big list of clients. The sale is an unusual one and the potential buyer promises her the asking price within 48 hours. During those 48 hours Anna gets into all kinds of “Icelandic familial adventures” as her kitchen fills up with customers/friends, partying, while waiting for her to come Back Soon.
Who’s in it. Back Soon stars Didda Jónsdóttir as Anna Hallgrímsdóttir, Julien Cottereau as Raphael, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Siggi and Úlfur Aegisson as Úlfur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Back Soon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Soon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Soon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Soon (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back Soon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back Soon worth watching?
- Back Soon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back Soon?
- Back Soon stars Didda Jónsdóttir, Julien Cottereau, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Úlfur Aegisson and Jörundur Ragnarsson.
- When was Back Soon released?
- Back Soon was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.