Sex

Sex

2024 · 118 min · NO · 6.7 (67 votes)
Dir. Dag Johan Haugerud · Starring Jan Gunnar Røise, Thorbjørn Harr, Siri Forberg, Birgitte Larsen, Theo Dahl, Nasrin Khusrawi · Music Peder Kjellsby · Oslo Stories Trilogy
Drama

Two married, heterosexual chimney sweeps face experiences that unsettle their views on sexuality and identity. One has a same-sex encounter without considering it either as an expression of homosexuality or infidelity. The other finds himself in dreams where he is seen as a woman.

VIBE

This film feels like a quiet, introspective exploration of buried desires and shifting identities. It's a vulnerable, character-driven piece that slowly unravels the complexities of self-discovery and societal pressures, leaving you with a lingering sense of quiet contemplation.

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