Sex
Two married, heterosexual chimney sweeps face experiences that unsettle their views on sexuality and identity. One has a same-sex encounter without considering it either as an expression of homosexuality or infidelity. The other finds himself in dreams where he is seen as a woman.
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Part of Oslo Stories Trilogy
3 films
Cast
20 people
Jan Gunnar Røise
Chimney Sweeper
Known for
The Thing
A Storm for Christmas
Thorbjørn Harr
Head of Department
Known for
Vikings
La Palma
Siri Forberg
The Chimney Sweeper's Wife
Also in
The Worst Person in the World
Titina
Birgitte Larsen
Department Head's Wife
Known for
The Bothersome Man
Theo Dahl
Department Head's Son
Also in
Pushers
Nasrin Khusrawi
Singing Teacher
Known for
Spermageddon
Three Wishes for Cinderella
Anne Marie Ottersen
Doctor
Known for
Gold Run
Vetle Bergan
Architect
Also in
Sentimental Value
Sorry I'm Late (But I Brought a Choir)
Iver Innset
Architect
Also in
Atlantic Crossing
Thomas vs. Thomas (A Sensational Theory Regarding an Insignificant Life in the Multiverse)
Brynjar Åbel Bandlien
Dance Instructor
Also in
Beware of Children
Light from the Chocolate Factory
Arturo Scotti
Young Man in Collective
Also in
Unplanned
Sorry I'm Late (But I Brought a Choir)
Siri Jøntvedt
House Owner
No other roles listed
Dag Johan Haugerud Director · Peder Kjellsby Composer Cecilie Semec Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $83K · United States release June 13, 2025 · Produced in Norway, Sweden
Box office
Worldwide gross
$83,325
Production
Motlys
Production
Viaplay Group
Production
Norway · Sweden
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Norwegian
Spoken on screen
Norwegian
Release dates
Germany · February 17, 2024
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
Norway · March 1, 2024
Theatrical
United States · June 13, 2025
Limited theatrical
United States
January 4, 2025 · Premiere · Palm Springs International Film Festival
Argentina
December 18, 2025 · Theatrical
Australia
June 6, 2024 · Premiere · Sydney Film Festival
August 8, 2025 · Premiere · Melbourne International Film Festival
October 4, 2025 · Premiere · New Farm Queer Film Festival
Austria
May 22, 2025 · Theatrical
Brazil
October 18, 2024 · Premiere · São Paulo International Film Festival
April 3, 2025 · Limited theatrical
Canada
September 26, 2024 · Premiere · Vancouver International Film Festival
Croatia
April 3, 2025 · Limited theatrical
Czechia
December 26, 2024 · Theatrical
Denmark
August 15, 2024 · Theatrical
Estonia
November 9, 2024 · Premiere · Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
January 31, 2025 · Theatrical
France
July 16, 2025 · Theatrical
Germany
May 22, 2025 · Theatrical
Greece
September 19, 2024 · Limited theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
April 19, 2025 · Premiere · Hong Kong International Film Festival
June 7, 2025 · Limited theatrical · bcSpecial
Hungary
October 10, 2024 · Theatrical
India
October 19, 2024 · Premiere · Mumbai Film Festival
Indonesia
September 24, 2024 · Premiere · Jakarta World Cinema
Ireland
August 22, 2025 · Theatrical
Israel
October 3, 2024 · Theatrical
Italy
May 15, 2025 · Theatrical
August 16, 2026 · TV · Rai 3
Lithuania
July 18, 2025 · Theatrical
Luxembourg
March 8, 2025 · Premiere · Luxembourg City Film Festival
Netherlands
November 15, 2024 · Premiere · Noordelijk Film Festival
January 16, 2025 · Theatrical
New Zealand
August 2, 2025 · Premiere · New Zealand International Film Festival
Poland
April 18, 2025 · Digital · Max
Portugal
November 9, 2025 · Premiere · LEFFEST - Lisboa Film Festival
November 20, 2025 · Theatrical
South Korea
July 7, 2024 · Premiere · Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Spain
October 25, 2024 · Limited theatrical
Sweden
August 30, 2024 · Theatrical
Taiwan
July 11, 2025 · Theatrical
Thailand
November 9, 2024 · Premiere · World Film Festival Bangkok
September 28, 2025 · Premiere · Bangkok International Film Festival
October 30, 2025 · Theatrical
Ukraine
August 7, 2025 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
October 14, 2024 · Premiere · BFI London Film Festival
November 11, 2024 · Premiere · Leeds International Film Festival
August 22, 2025 · Theatrical
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