Kristian Lahn Vestby

Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a comfortable life in Oslo until his estranged uncle from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.

A brief, but dramatic and dark period in the life of a young man.

A woman in her early twenties suffers from insomnia. One night out, she's assaulted, which leads to dire consequences for her.

A boy is pressured to lose his virginity, and now his childhood trauma will no longer be ignored.

Behind the scenes footage from 'Solitær' and 'Dan Lehwer' is combined in essayistic fashion as the director of both films bids farewell to the short film format and welcomes new opportunities.