Oslo Stories Trilogy: Sex

The first in the Oslo Stories Trilogy (Sex/Love/Dreams) – a breathtaking troika of thematically connected dramas about human relationships by Norwegian writer-director Dag Johan Haugerud.

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.

“This superbly acted drama’s refusal to serve up tidy epiphanies might leave you wanting more. But the inchoate nature of the central characters’ self-reflection is partly the point in a smart movie with a lot on its mind.” ~David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

“Sex certainly comes up early and often in this playful, intricately nuanced character study, but in consistently surprising, stereotype-averse ways.” ~Guy Lodge, Variety