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Two chimney sweeps living in monogamous, heterosexual marriages both end up in situations that challenge their views on sexuality and gender roles. One has a sexual encounter with another man, without himself experiencing it either as an expression of homosexual longings or infidelity. The other suddenly experiences nocturnal dreams in which he is seen as a woman. This confuses and disturbs him. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others shapes his personality and whether there are aspects of himself that he has suppressed, thereby limiting himself.

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David Ehrlich IndieWire A far cry from the prurient spectacle promised by its title. Indeed, this sweet and chatty film, in which sex is often discussed but never depicted, could just as easily have been called "Love" or "Dreams". Rated: B Jun 13, 2025 Full Review Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com It’s hard to understand how a romantic drama about tolerance could be so tone-deaf and ungenerous. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 13, 2025 Full Review Zachary Barnes Wall Street Journal When the movie stays more on subject, it can be engaging, and it helps that cinematographer Cecilie Semec has a talent for mining the mundane act of people talking to each other for visual interest. Jun 13, 2025 Full Review Daniel Pemberton Spectrum Culture Featuring more on-screen emotional rather than physical intimacy, Sex is plenty thoughtful and subtly provocative, offering a nuanced roadmap for trying to understand our own, often confusing, sexual desires. Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Steve Erickson Gay City News The theme of constant change, even within long-term relationships, is impossible to miss. Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Heartfelt, well-acted, sophisticated, profound and refreshingly candid. Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dag Johan Haugerud

Director

Jan Gunnar Røise

Feier

Thorbjørn Harr

Sjefen

Siri Forberg

Feierens kone

Birgitte Larsen

Sjefens kone

Anne Marie Ottersen

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two chimney sweeps living in monogamous, heterosexual marriages both end up in situations that challenge their views on sexuality and gender roles. One has a sexual encounter with another man, without himself experiencing it either as an expression of homosexual longings or infidelity. The other suddenly experiences nocturnal dreams in which he is seen as a woman. This confuses and disturbs him. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others shapes his personality and whether there are aspects of himself that he has suppressed, thereby limiting himself.
Director
Dag Johan Haugerud
Producer
Hege Hauff Hvattum, Yngve Sæther
Screenwriter
Dag Johan Haugerud, Dag Johan Haugerud
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Motlys
Genre
Drama, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 5m