Not your usual predictable storyline with immaculately made up characters that eventually live happily ever after.
I like mini-series because of the prospect of telling a story within a few episodes. And the stories are usually really good and meaningful. This particular story was too long for a 2h film so the choice to make it into a mini-series suited it perfectly.
The characters are complex and relatable, there are so many so one can definitely find at least one to relate to somehow and that makes it more interesting.
I loved the variety of languages too. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Spanish and some English here and there. Most of the story takes place at Gardermoen Airport in Oslo so the multitude of languages is refreshing.
The only reason I won't give it a 10 is the ending. Some of the stories wrapped up beautifully like the Spanish mum with her son and the pianist, the bartender finding his daughter, the Swede with the dog and the bitter Grinch-like Swedish woman showing her humane side. I was also touched by the man who was travelling to Malaga and his story.
Lastly, if you're feeling down (like I did) because of the darkness and the cold of winter, watch this and you will definitely feel good afterwards!
I like mini-series because of the prospect of telling a story within a few episodes. And the stories are usually really good and meaningful. This particular story was too long for a 2h film so the choice to make it into a mini-series suited it perfectly.
The characters are complex and relatable, there are so many so one can definitely find at least one to relate to somehow and that makes it more interesting.
I loved the variety of languages too. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Spanish and some English here and there. Most of the story takes place at Gardermoen Airport in Oslo so the multitude of languages is refreshing.
The only reason I won't give it a 10 is the ending. Some of the stories wrapped up beautifully like the Spanish mum with her son and the pianist, the bartender finding his daughter, the Swede with the dog and the bitter Grinch-like Swedish woman showing her humane side. I was also touched by the man who was travelling to Malaga and his story.
Lastly, if you're feeling down (like I did) because of the darkness and the cold of winter, watch this and you will definitely feel good afterwards!