The Year I Started Masturbating

Hanna is an ambitious professional who believes her life will be complete once she has another child. However, her world collapses when her partner unexpectedly ends their relationship, leaving her to deal with the loss of her stability and family. As she navigates this chaotic period, she attempts to reclaim her former life and partner, eventually realizing she must find self-acceptance and evaluate whether she has been pursuing the wrong goals.

This Swedish comedy, drama, and romance was directed by Erika Wasserman, who also served as a producer and co-wrote the screenplay with Christin Magdu. The film features Katia Winter in the lead role as Hanna, alongside Jesper Zuschlag as Morten. The supporting cast includes Nour El Refai, Henrik Dorsin, Bahar Pars, and Vera Carlbom, with a total of 40 credited actors.

Released on October 21, 2022, the film has a runtime of 98 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as indicated by a 5.2 rating on IMDb from 4,200 votes and a slightly higher 5.9 rating on TMDB based on 151 votes.