My Uncle Jens

A wry, uncomfortable comedy of manners that slowly tightens into a tense family mystery, balancing awkward laughs with quiet emotional weight.

Directed by

Brwa Vahabpour

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Peiman Azizpour, Hamza Agooshi, Sarah Francesca Brænne

Tagline

A comically chaotic example of family reunification

Overview

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.

How it feels

Absurd, tense, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, isolation, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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