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Agnes Kittelsen | ... | Kaja | |
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Joachim Rafaelsen | ... | Eirik |
Maibritt Saerens | ... | Elisabeth | |
Henrik Rafaelsen | ... | Sigve | |
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Oskar Hernæs Brandsø | ... | Theodor |
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Ram Shihab Ebedy | ... | Noa |
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Heine Totland | ... | Kordirigent |
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Hans Martin Austestad | ... | Mann i dress 1 |
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Nils Christian Fossdal | ... | Mann i dress 2 |
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Håkon Rasmussen | ... | Mann i dress 3 |
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Mattis Myrland | ... | Mann i dress 4 |
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Oslo Reiselivskor | ... | Kor |
Family is the most important thing in the world to Kaja. She is an eternal optimist in spite of living with a man who would rather go hunting with the boys, and who refuses to have sex with her because she isn't particularly attractive anymore. Whatever. That's life. But when the perfect couple moves in next door, Kaja struggles to keep her emotions in check. Not only do these successful, beautiful, exciting people sing in a choir; they have also adopted a child - from Ethiopia. These new neighbors open a new world to Kaja, with consequences for everyone involved. And when Christmas comes around, it becomes evident that nothing will ever be like before - even if Kaja tries her very best. Written by Official site
I knew after the first 10 minutes that it was going to be pretty much like this for the entirety of the film. Sometimes, that's a good thing. In this case, no. Unless you enjoy uncomfortable domestic situations and people who are insecure and story lines that offer no relief. I'm sorry, but it's not entertaining, for one thing - but it's also not making a grande statement. It's just not pleasurable to watch. I guess, if I would say one thing, I feel bad that very fine actors were involved in this effort, mostly because the script left them nowhere interesting to go. It's definitely not a comedy in the sense that I was hoping for. Maybe Norwegians think this is hilarious? I'm not sure. But as an American who loves mostly foreign films, this one struck me as one to put back in the DVD box before I could make it to one laugh.