The Lion Woman (Norwegian: Løvekvinnen) is a 2016 Norwegian drama film directed by Vibeke Idsøe. The film is an international coproduction and had a budget of approximately NOK 52 million. Parts of the film were shot in Lillehammer, and the rest was recorded at various locations. The film had its world premiere on August 26, 2016.
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Plot
In 1912, a Norwegian woman dies in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter born with hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, and a grieving husband who hides the girl from gawkers.
Cast
Ida Ursin-Holm - Eva (23)
Mathilde Thomine Storm - Eva (14)
Aurora Lindseth-Løkka - Eva (7)
Rolf Lassgård - Gustav
Rolf Kristian Larsen - Sparky
Kjersti Tveterås - Hannah
Lars Knutzon - Professor Stroem
Kåre Conradi - Jahnn
Lisa Loven Kongsli - Ruth
Connie Nielsen - Mrs. Grjothornet
Henrik Mestad - Swammerdamm
Ken Duken - Andrej