at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2001 (three days before the 9/11 terrorist attack); distribution rights were acquired by Miramax Films with the intent of giving the film a wider theatrical release. Months of subsequent test screenings and re-edits of the film never led to a broad commercial release. The film was released in Norway, Skjoldbjærg's native country, in August 2003, but it never had a national release in the U.S. market. It premiered on the Starz! channel on March 19, 2005, and was released on DVD on July 5, 2005. Frank Deasy, who co-wrote the screenplay, offered his opinion to The Guardian on Miramax's failure to release the film: Reception The film received generally negative reviews, scoring a 29% on the film aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. Soundtrack What follows is a list of the songs that were played according to the end credits. "The Promise" – Bruce Springsteen "Mystery Achievement" – The Pretenders "I Will Dare" – The Replacements "Perfect Day" – Lou Reed "Sweet Jane" – Lou Reed "Keep the Promise" – The Pontiac Brothers "Ivory Tower" – The Long Ryders "Who Is Who" – Adolescents "The Real West" – Thin White Rope "Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse" – Propaganda References External links 2001 films 2001 drama films 2001 independent films 2000s English-language films 2000s psychological drama films American psychological drama films Eli Lilly and Company Films about bipolar disorder Films about depression Films about virginity Films based on memoirs Films directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg Films set in Harvard University Films shot in Boston Films shot in London Films shot in New Jersey Films shot in Vancouver English-language German films German psychological drama films Films set in universities and colleges 2000s American films 2000s German films