It’s Only Make Believe (2013)

Emerging from the icy grip of a decade-long incarceration for murder, Jenny courageously steps back into the rhythm of society, yearning for a simple, undisturbed existence. The echoes of her past actions, however, refuse to fade into silence, casting a menacing shadow over her dreams of tranquility and motherhood. "It's Only Make Believe" weaves an intoxicating blend of drama and suspense, telling the tale of a crime that destiny should have spared, friendships that were treacherously misleading, and a steadily mounting debt that persistently gnaws at every promise of redemption. Jenny, though stripped of everything she once held dear, remains steadfast in her resolve. At the heart of her struggle lies the one prize that still eludes her - her daughter, now nine and waiting on the fringes of her mother's stormy past. As Jenny attempts to build a serene sanctuary for them, her past resurfaces like a monstrous specter, threatening to consume the second chance she's been granted. Directed by the visionary Norwegian dynamo Arild Østin Ommundsen, "It's Only Make Believe" is not merely a thrilling ride into the abyss of guilt and betrayal, but also an emotionally charged exploration of a mother's love and resilience. This cinematic masterpiece is a testament to the director's vigorous and impassioned filmmaking, inviting audiences to witness a story where the stakes are as real as they get, and victory is but a tenuous dream clutched in the hands of a woman with nothing to lose and everything to gain.

It’s Only Make Believe is a drama movie featuring Silje Salomonsen and directed by Arild Østin Ommundsen.

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