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Release, runtime and language
1980 · 83 mins · Norwegian
Directed by
Svend Wam
Starring
Svein Tindberg, Kjersti Døvigen, Bjørn Skagestad, Jorunn Kjellsby, Svein Sturla Hungnes, Wenche Foss

A married doctor invites the gay medical student he is infatuated with to live with him, and his wife consents, leading the three to attempt a non‑traditional, polyamorous arrangement. Their fragile balance is soon tested as external homophobia and societal prejudice threaten to unravel the relationship.

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