The Prompter

The Prompter

1999 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Siv works as a prompter for the Norwegian opera. As the rehearsals for Aida starts, she marries a demanding man, Fred, who still has a strong connection to his ex-wife. Starting at her wedding, Siv must repeatedly take a back seat, both to Freds children and their mother. But when she meets a man who shares her passion for music, she starts to question the path her life has taken.

Directed by Hilde Heier · Written by Hilde Heier

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