Simply put, he's a dog.
Christian, a millionaire heir, meets Sigrid, a young student, on a dating app. They hit it off quickly, but there's only one problem: Christian lives with Frank, a man who dresses up and constantly acts like a dog.
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- Release Date 06/03/2022
- Director Viljar Bøe
- Writer Viljar Bøe
- Editor Viljar Bøe
- Producers Karl Oskar Åsli, Marie Waade Grønning, Ane Marie Sletten
- Companies Fredagsfilm, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- Budget $8,500
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Jun 3, 2022 | Theatrical | 15 |
| United States | Sep 27, 2022 | Premiere (Beyond Fest) | — |
| France | Dec 12, 2022 | Premiere (PIFFF Paris International Fantastic Film Festival) | 12 |
| Germany | Jan 29, 2023 | Premiere (Fantasy Filmfest White Nights) | — |
| Australia | Aug 7, 2023 | Digital (Internet) | MA 15+ |
| United Kingdom | Aug 28, 2023 | Premiere (Frightfest) | — |
| Brazil | Sep 8, 2023 | Digital | — |
| United States | Sep 8, 2023 | Theatrical (Limited) | R |
| United States | Sep 8, 2023 | Digital | R |
| United Kingdom | Sep 11, 2023 | Digital | 15 |
| Poland | Oct 27, 2023 | Theatrical (Limited) | — |
| Germany | Feb 22, 2024 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Mexico | May 23, 2024 | Theatrical | B-15 |
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