Oslo Stories Trilogy: Love

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Part of the Oslo Stories Trilogy from novelist-turned-filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud, contemplating romance, intimacy, and desire in contemporary Norway.

Marianne, a pragmatic doctor, and Tor, a compassionate nurse, are both avoiding conventional relationships. One evening, after a blind date, Marianne encounters Tor on the ferry. Tor, who often spends his nights there seeking casual encounters with men, shares his experiences of spontaneous intimacy. Intrigued by his perspective, Marianne begins to explore whether casual intimacy could also be an option for her.

Playing with expectations of intimacy and traditional relationships, Haugerud presents a frank portrait of modern love.

The other two films in this trilogy are Dreams and Sex. The films can be watched in any order or completely independently, but we loved and recommend all three.