The film , released in late 2022, is an American comedy-drama directed by Marc Forster. It is a remake of the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove , both based on the 2012 bestseller by Fredrik Backman.
Otto makes several unsuccessful attempts to end his life, but he is repeatedly (and often comically) interrupted by his neighbors.
Otto finds a new "chosen family" in his neighbors, helping them fight off a predatory real estate company before eventually passing away peacefully from a long-standing heart condition. Key Highlights A Man Called Otto (2022)
The story follows (played by Tom Hanks), a 63-year-old widower living in Pittsburgh. Following the death of his beloved wife, Sonya, and his forced retirement, Otto has become a bitter, rules-obsessed curmudgeon who sees no further purpose in life.