---
title: "An Affair"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/an-affair-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 480681
imdb_id: "tt7248144"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 62
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# An Affair (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/an-affair-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "An Affair" follows a newly appointed high school teacher who begins her job seeking a fresh start. This individual's life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. The situation escalates as boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested. The story forces the teacher to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility. The film explores themes of complex relationships and the challenges that arise when these lines are crossed. The narrative delves into the consequences of actions and the impact on all parties involved. The film's focus on the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of desire and power dynamics creates a thought-provoking and unsettling atmosphere. The story raises questions about responsibility and the blurred lines between personal and professional relationships.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fresh start turns unsettling when a troubled high school student fixates on a new teacher."

### Why Watch
- engaging dramatic tension
- explores complex professional boundaries

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with unsettling themes
- escalating conflict may discomfort some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with unsettling themes regarding personal and professional boundaries.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, dramatic, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Viaplay Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
- **Networks / Studios**: FilmBros, Filminvest

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andrea Bræin Hovig** as *Anita*
- **Tarjei Sandvik Moe** as *Markus*
- **Anneke von der Lippe** as *Unni*
- **Carsten Bjørnlund** as *Hasse*
- **Lea Meyer** as *Mina*
- **Mattis Herman Nyquist** as *Frode*
- **Ingjerd Egeberg** as *Trine-Lise*
- **Anders T. Andersen** as *Lars*
- **Tone Beate Mostraum** as *Eli*
- **Marit Andreassen** as *Randi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was An Affair released?
It was released on 10/05/2018.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: What genre is An Affair?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: What starts the conflict in the film?
The conflict begins when a troubled student becomes fixated on a newly appointed high school teacher.

### Q: What themes are tested in the story?
The story tests personal and professional lines while exploring the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*