Kärleken (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1980, Kärleken is a drama film directed by Theodor Kallifatides, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Johannes Salminen, a philosophy teacher an Finnish emigrant, struggles with life, love and existence, as he is forced to chose between his established life with wife Lena and son Markku, and the passion he find with student Li.
Who’s in it. Kärleken stars Anna Godenius as Li, Mathias Henrikson as Lars, Erland Josephson as Andreas and Lena Olin as Lena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Kärleken sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kärleken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kärleken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kärleken (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kärleken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kärleken worth watching?
- Kärleken holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kärleken?
- Kärleken stars Anna Godenius, Mathias Henrikson, Erland Josephson, Lena Olin and Per Ragnar.
- When was Kärleken released?
- Kärleken was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.