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A Norwegian comedy-drama about a teacher hosting an uncle from Kurdistan. Prime Video lists it 16+ for violence, smoking and foul language. Dialogue includes frequent f-words, indoor smoking, drunk references and stories of bloodshed from the uncle's past. Best for teens 13 and up who can handle strong language and heavy backstory talk.
Uplifting themes
Kindness toward family and cultural identity get gentle emphasis Akam tries to honor family duty while setting boundaries
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
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Violence Blood and gunfire come up in war stories
Blood and gunfire come up in war stories
Language Several f-words plus milder swears turn up
Several f-words plus milder swears turn up
Drugs / alcohol Indoor smoking, past smoking references and drunk-night dialogue come up
Indoor smoking, past smoking references and drunk-night dialogue come up
Frightening Immigration uncertainty and a violent backstory create low-key tension
Immigration uncertainty and a violent backstory create low-key tension
Bullying / discrimination Racism and cultural clash spark arguments among flatmates
Racism and cultural clash spark arguments among flatmates
Gore / death / weapons Injury detail stays limited in recounted war stories
Injury detail stays limited in recounted war stories
Mental health Stress over deportation and family secrets weighs on the lead
Stress over deportation and family secrets weighs on the lead
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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