Marian Saastad Ottesen

When his roommate gets married and moves out of their shared apartment, ex-mental patient Elling becomes obsessed with a pretty hot-dog vendor.

Even Elstad, a washed-out rock star, returns to his hometown of Eidsvoll, facing a crucial choice of whether to make amends with his family and teenage daughter Annie or try to save what's left of his career.

After turning state's evidence against a powerful Mafia boss, former gangster Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano trades the mean streets of New York for the icy fjords of Norway, forging a new life among the locals of Lillehammer under the guise of Norwegian-American immigrant Giovanni Henriksen.

Marianne, a pragmatic doctor, and Tor, a compassionate nurse, are both avoiding conventional relationships. One evening, after a blind date, Marianne encounters Tor on the ferry. Tor, who often spends his nights there seeking casual encounters with men, shares his experiences. Intrigued by his perspective, Marianne begins to explore whether casual intimacy could also be an option for her.