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Struggle for Life

Original title: Kampen for tilværelsen
  • TV Series
  • 2014–20152014–2015
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
566
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Struggle for Life (2014)
  • Drama
Young polish academic Tomasz travels to Norway to find his unknown father. Once in Norway he meets a strange blend of Norwegian middle class and all their made up "problems". The series foll... Read allYoung polish academic Tomasz travels to Norway to find his unknown father. Once in Norway he meets a strange blend of Norwegian middle class and all their made up "problems". The series follows Tomasz on his search and the families of "Ullevaal Hageby"Young polish academic Tomasz travels to Norway to find his unknown father. Once in Norway he meets a strange blend of Norwegian middle class and all their made up "problems". The series follows Tomasz on his search and the families of "Ullevaal Hageby"
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
566
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Bjørn Olaf Johannessen
    • Erlend Loe
    • Per Schreiner
  • Stars
    • Bartek Kaminski
    • Ola G. Furuseth
    • Tone Beate Mostraum
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  • Creators
    • Bjørn Olaf Johannessen
    • Erlend Loe
    • Per Schreiner
  • Stars
    • Bartek Kaminski
    • Ola G. Furuseth
    • Tone Beate Mostraum
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Bartek Kaminski
    • Tomasz Novakas Tomasz Novak
    16 episodes16 eps • 2014–2015
    Ola G. Furuseth
    • Vidkun Rotevatnas Vidkun Rotevatn
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Tone Beate Mostraum
    • Line Rotevatnas Line Rotevatn…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Trine Wiggen
    • Karianne Heiberg Vindenesas Karianne Heiberg Vindenes
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Øystein Røger
    Øystein Røger
    • Jørgen Skolmenas Jørgen Skolmen
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Mads Ousdal
    Mads Ousdal
    • Hugo Heiberg Vindenesas Hugo Heiberg Vindenes
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Mikkel Aune Skretting
    • Sveinung Rotevatnas Sveinung Rotevatn
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Peder Gehrken Bøyum
    • Jens Christian Skolmenas Jens Christian Skolmen
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Idun Aune Skretting
    • Hennie Rotevatnas Hennie Rotevatn
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2015
    Sigrid Kandal Husjord
    Sigrid Kandal Husjord
    • Mina Stordalenas Mina Stordalen
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2015
    Kjersti Sandal
    • Anneli Somaas Anneli Soma
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2015
    Nini Bakke Kristiansen
    • Suzyas Suzy
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2015
    Lena Kristin Ellingsen
    • Anitra Skolmenas Anitra Skolmen
    10 episodes10 eps • 2014–2015
    Nils Sletta
    • Herr Kiranas Herr Kiran
    9 episodes9 eps • 2014–2015
    Fred Berge Nordenborg
    • Jardaras Jardar
    9 episodes9 eps • 2014–2015
    Jannik Bonnevie
    • Fru Kiranas Fru Kiran
    9 episodes9 eps • 2014–2015
    Janusz Chabior
    Janusz Chabior
    • Bartosz Molikas Bartosz Molik
    7 episodes7 eps • 2014–2015
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    • Odd-Einar Loeas Odd-Einar Loe
    7 episodes7 eps • 2014–2015
    • Creators
      • Bjørn Olaf Johannessen
      • Erlend Loe
      • Per Schreiner
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    8/10
    A landmark within norwegian TV production.
    It is not surprising that this show did not go down as a hit with norwegian audiences, but it still feels deeply undeserved. The cinemathography is beautiful, the acting sublime and the dialog really shines. This is a dark and absurd masterpiece, with the same twisted sense of comedy as you would find in a Todd Solondz production.

    I really hope NRK understand the potensial of this show within a bigger international market. French and German TV channels should be salivating over this production. It would not look out of place as a HBO presents production.

    NRK does not have plans for a physical release so watch it now, for free while you still can at NRK.no
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    • May 4, 2015

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2014 (Norway)
    • Country of origin
      • Norway
    • Languages
      • Polish
      • Norwegian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kampen for tilværelsen
    • Filming locations
      • Ullevål Hageby, Oslo, Norway
    • Production company
      • NRK Drama
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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