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Kristofer Hivju and Frida Hallgren to star in romantic comedy 'True Love'

The Swedish-Croatian film directed by Martina Haag is scheduled to begin shooting in October with a planned fall 2027 release.

The short version

  • Actors Kristofer Hivju and Frida Hallgren have been cast as the leads in the upcoming romantic comedy feature 'True Love' (working title).
  • Directed by Martina Haag and co-written with Peter Arrhenius, the plot centers on a lottery winner and a charming deceiver.
  • Filming is set to begin on October 8 across locations in Sweden and Croatia, targeting a release in fall 2027.

Key facts

  • Kristofer Hivju and Frida Hallgren are starring in the Swedish-Croatian romantic comedy 'True Love' (working title), produced by SF Studios.[Variety]
  • Martina Haag is directing the feature and co-wrote the script alongside screenwriter Peter Arrhenius.[Variety]
  • Production is scheduled to begin on October 8 in Croatia and parts of Sweden, with delivery expected in fall 2027.[Variety]
  • The film is co-produced by Kinorama, SVT, and NRK, receiving financial support from public film funds in Sweden and a Croatian tax rebate.[Variety]

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