Thank You, I'm Sorry | Date, plot, cast, director and is Netflix movie worth watching

If Lisa Anchan's 'The Deposit' and 'Monkey Girls' are anythng to go by then it's definitely worth watching.
PUBLISHED DEC 24, 2023
The promo poster for Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'
The promo poster for Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'

Movie name: Thank You, I'm Sorry

Platform: Netflix

Country of origin: Sweden

Date of Release: December 26, 2023

Genre: Drama/Comedy

Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes

What is the plot of 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'?

Sara is distraught when she finds herself alone late into her pregnancy. But when her estranged sister Linda shows up things seem to be looking up, but family rifts are not so easily forgotten.

'Thank You, I'm Sorry' cast

Sanna Sundqvist

Swedish actress (who plays Sara) Sundqvist broke into the mainstream thanks to her role in the series 'Inte OK!'. She also starred as Pia Nordh in the acclaimed 'Sthlm Rekviem'. Sundqvist was nominated for a Guldbagge (Gold Beetle) for Best Actress in 2020 for her role in the movie 'Ring mamma!'. She was also nominated for a Gold Beetle for her performance in 'Tack och förlåt'. 

Sanna Sundqvist, seen here in a still from the award-winning movie 'Ring Mama', stars in the new Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'
Sanna Sundqvist, seen here in a still from the award-winning movie 'Ring Mama', stars in the new Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'

Charlotta Björck

Comedienne Björck (who plays Linda) gained a massive audience with her comedy sketches on Instagram. In 2021 she made the comedy sketch series 'Charlotta x 8'. In 2021 Björck was nominated for female comedian of the year.

Comedienne Charlotta Björck stars in the Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'
Comedienne Charlotta Björck stars in the Netflix movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'

Who directs 'Thank You, I'm Sorry'?

'Thank You, I'm Sorry' is directed by Lisa Aschan, who also directed Sanna Sundqvist in her nominated role in 'Ring mamma!' Aschan's debut film 'Monkey Girls' was an instant critical success winning her the Dragon Award Best Nordic Film and the FIPRESCI prize, among numerous other awards.

Lisa Aschan, director of Netflix's new movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry', accepts her award at the Tribeca Film Festival Awards on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
Lisa Aschan, director of Netflix's new movie 'Thank You, I'm Sorry', accepts her award at the Tribeca Film Festival Awards on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

Is 'Thank You, I'm Sorry' worth watching?

If Lisa Anchan's 'The Deposit' and 'Monkey Girls' are anythng to go by then definitely. But it's important to note that Scandinavian movies and series are not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, especially those brought up on the quick pace and 'sunniness' of most American and Latin shows and films. You can watch a clip of the movie here.

MEAWW Watch ranking

3 out of 5

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