Love

A chance encounter on a ferry crossing leads inspires a doctor and nurse to reflect on their experiences of casual intimacy in Haugerud's Oslo story.

When colleagues Marianne and Tor bump into each other on a commuter ferry crossing, their conversation inspires Marianne, a doctor, to pursue a more carefree approach to relationships. Meanwhile, Tor, a nurse, regularly takes the evening ferry back and forth, to connect with fellow passengers via a gay dating app, before he finds himself developing unexpected feelings for a patient.

Described by Sight & Sound as “one of Norway’s best-kept secrets”, Haugerud is masterly at weaving together various strands and narratives, conveying a deep sense of empathy and tenderness for his many characters and their lives. Part of the Oslo Stories Trilogy: Dreams Love Sex.