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My Uncle Jens
“A comically chaotic example of family reunification”
7.3 / 10• 2025• 1h 38m•NR• Norwegian
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Peiman Azizpour
Akam
Lead
Hamza Agooshi
Khdr
Sarah Francesca Brænne
Elina
Magnus B. Bjørlo Lysbakken
Stian
Theresa Frostad Eggesbø
Pernille
EH
Emir Hakki
Hussein
ML
Marko Lazic
Marko
Mohamed Chakiri
Gabriel
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brwa Vahabpour's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. My Uncle Jens is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
