On the Threshold
1984, Norwegian. Directed by Leif Erlsboe.
Set in Oslo during the 1950s. 12 year old Lars looks for diversions to take his mind off the deteriorating relationship between his parents. He spends his time getting up to mischief with his friend Peter. He travels into the countryside with his uncle on a motorcycle and he befriends Lill, a young prostitute. He also has to face the death of a loved one.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
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- Released
- 30 December 1984
- Original title
- Lars i porten
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Leif Erlsboe
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On the Threshold runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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On the Threshold isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1984. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
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If you liked On the Threshold, try The Young One, Charm City Kings, Out Stealing Horses.
Who directed On the Threshold?
On the Threshold (1984) was directed by Leif Erlsboe and stars Magnus E. Haslund, Joachim Calmeyer, Anne Krigsvoll.