A Serious Game
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A Serious Game

Once Lydia was the innocent girl - a daughter of a painter - that young journalist Arvid fell in love with out in the archipelago. Or did he? Did he fall in love with the idea of what love is supposed to be? In its clearest, most untainted form. The beauty of love, the match made in heaven, the love at first sight. Arvid feels that he wants to make an importance in the world and make a clear break... from his social background. His ambition stands in the way of marriage and the love slips away. A decade has past since they first set eyes on each other. Now both are married. Yet not with each other. They meet again and end up having an affair. An affair that forces the couple to reflect upon the time passed, how different they both have become and how far away from each other they actually are. The consequences of their affair are unforeseeable. In the hands of Lone Scherfig one of the most celebrated stories of Swedish literature have become a heartbreaking, humorous and erotic tale about the complexity of love set in the beautiful setting of turn-of-the-century Stockholm. Show More

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an affair. A Serious Game (2016), based on the novel by Hjalmar Söderberg, explores the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition.

Set in the early 20th century, the film follows the love story between Lydia, the daughter of a painter, and Arvid, a young journalist. Arvid, driven by his ambition and the desire to make an impact in the world, hesitates to commit to Lydia and their love eventually fades away. Ten years later, both Lydia and Arvid are married to other people. However, when they reconnect by chance, their unresolved feelings for each other resurface and they embark on an intense affair.

A Serious Game explores themes of societal expectations, personal fulfillment, and the consequences of pursuing one's ambitions at the expense of love. The film delves into the complexities of human emotions and the choices we make in pursuit of happiness. As Lydia and Arvid navigate their respective marriages and reflect on the past, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and question the meaning of true love.

With its stunning cinematography and compelling performances, A Serious Game offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of love and the consequences of our choices. This period drama is a must-watch for fans of historical romance and those interested in the intricacies of human relationships.

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