A veteran of the Danish indie scene, Østergaard’s involvement ensured the film could secure a modest but sufficient budget and a tight shooting schedule (23 days). She also negotiated the distribution deal with Nordic Stream , which later facilitated the film’s global rollout.

The film weaves three parallel narratives:

Premiering at the in March 2015, Love quickly found its way into the conversation of both European art‑house circuits and streaming platforms worldwide. Its modest budget—approximately €1.2 million —didn’t stop it from achieving a resonance that belied its scale, and it would go on to earn critical plaudits, a modest box‑office run across Scandinavia, and a cult following on the streaming front.