a-ha: The Movie

a-ha: The Movie

The story of three young boys who chose to follow the impossible dream.

2021 · 109 min · ★ 6.9 · Music, Documentary

When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.

Directed by Thomas Robsahm · Written by Thomas Robsahm

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