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Who has not had a crisis at forty? “The Year I Started Masturbating” (“Året jag slutade prestera och började onanera”) is a swedish comedy drama which joined the long list of international productions of Netflix.

Directed by Erika Wasserman and starring Katia Winter, this Swedish film offers an interesting story that will surely resonate with the most mature subscribers of the streaming platform.

Originally released in its home country in October 2022, the Swedish film explores a journey of self-discovery and reassessment of your goals and priorities in life.

Hanna is about to turn forty when her life is turned upside down in “The Year I Started Masturbating” (Photo: Gimme a Break)

WHAT IS “THE YEAR I STARTED MASTURBATING” ABOUT?

“The Year I Started Masturbating” revolves around Hanna focused on her goals. At that time, her main objective is to have another child before it is too late, so she decides to quit her job to do it quietly. However, an unexpected event will make her rethink the way she lives, so she will explore other facets of her existence.

The official synopsis for the film reads: “Goal-oriented Hanna wants another child before it’s too late, but her boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her and Hanna’s world falls apart. Hanna begins to realize that she may be pursuing the wrong things in life.”.

WATCH HERE THE TRAILER OF “THE YEAR I STARTED MASTURBATING”

HOW TO SEE “THE YEAR I STARTED MASTURBATING”?

“The Year I Started Masturbating” premieres Friday, May 26, 2023 on Netflix. If you want to enjoy the Swedish film, you will need a subscription to the streaming platform.