Norwegian Dream

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Norwegian Dream

2023

1h 37m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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Robert, a Polish immigrant working at a fish factory in Norway, has come to earn money to pay off his mother's debts. Robert realizes he has feelings for his colleague Ivar. For fear of losing his position within a group of Poles at the factory, he hides his feelings, especially when it turns out that Ivar is doing vogue and is an aspiring drag queen.

Phil Hoad

Guardian

Director Leiv Igor Devold makes an unexpected link-up between Norway, the country where he grew up, and Poland, where he attended film school, in this idealistic but sometimes heavy-handed second feature.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 29, 2024

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

The boys are certainly endearing enough and watching their chemistry makes for charming viewing, but this is well-trod territory.

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2024

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Brandon Judell

Brandon Judell (Medium)

Mr. Milkjowski, who can be quite charismatic at times, is also a fine actor. You’ll be significantly concerned for his Robert’s happiness throughout. . . Norwegian Dream will an incentive for many more to be honest about their LGBTQI lifestyle.

Mar 6, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Polish director Leiv Igor David takes an earthy, almost documentary-style approach, observing scenes through the protagonist's eyes as he opens up to his own truth. It's a familiar story, but carries a strong emotional kick.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 9, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Worth a look, if ultimately somewhat unsatisfying...

Jan 8, 2024

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Peter K

Interesting approach to migrant laborers working in a salmon factory in Norway. Well-acted, but somehow the jargon of multiple languages and some stilted editing gets in the way. 'Robert' played by Hubert Milkowski, steals the show.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Stephen G

Totally absorbing. Very moving. Poignant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

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Synopsis

Robert, a Polish immigrant working at a fish factory in Norway, has come to earn money to pay off his mother's debts. Robert realizes he has feelings for his colleague Ivar. For fear of losing his position within a group of Poles at the factory, he hides his feelings, especially when it turns out that Ivar is doing vogue and is an aspiring drag queen.

Director: Leiv Igor Devold
Screenwriter: Justyna Bilik, Gjermund Gisvold, Radoslaw Paczocha
Distributor: Uncork'd Entertainment
Production Co: Riva Film, Spætt Film, Solo Films
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2024
Runtime: 1h 37m

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