On the Sunny Side

On the Sunny Side

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

Randi Kolstad

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Henny Moan

Wenche, Hartvigs søster / Hartvig's sister

Henny Moan

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Haakon Arnold

Unknown Role

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Lalla Carlsen

Kona på båten / boatwoman

Lalla Carlsen

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Joachim Holst-Jensen

Unknown Role

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

Arne Lie

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Frank Robert

Joakim Bris

Frank Robert

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Jan Voigt

Unknown Role

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