‘O’ Horten’ a bittersweet comedy

Movie: "O' Horten"

When: Opening Friday at Village Square

Cast: Bard Owe

Director: Bent Hamer

The story: Retirement triggers life-altering changes in routine for 67-year-old railroad engineer Odd Horten, who must find a life beyond the timetable and the tracks.

The buzz: This bittersweet comedy-drama from writer-director Hamer ("Factotum," "Kitchen Stories") was an official Norwegian Academy Awards submission and captured two Amanda Awards (out of seven nominations), Norway's Academy Award equivalent.