Cross my Heart and Hope to Die (Norwegian: Ti kniver i hjertet, lit. 'Ten Knives in the Heart') is a 1994 Norwegian film directed by Marius Holst. It is loosely based on Lars Saabye Christensen's novel Gutten som ville være en av gutta.
The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 67th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
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Plot
In early 1960s Oslo, Otto wants to be one of the guys, but struggles to live up to the tough ideals prevailing in his circle of friends. While everyone else goes on vacation, Otto has to stay home, as the moving company where his father works is busiest during the summer. One day, he meets the mysterious Frank, and what promised to be a long, boring summer quickly turns into the exact opposite.
Awards
The film was nominated to the Golden Bear at the 45th Berlin International Film Festival.