WATCH: Tom Hanks Plans to Inspire as a Grumpy Man in "A Man Called Otto"

Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller by Fredrik Backman, "A Man Called Otto" tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.   

Directed by Marc Forster, the film also stars Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. The screenplay is written by Academy Award® nominee David Magee and based upon the best-selling novel “A Man Called Ove”. The film is also based on the Swedish film written and directed by Hannes Holm.

 

In Philippine cinemas next year, "A Man Called Otto" is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #AManCalledOtto

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”