While some critics at the time labeled it as one of Wam and Vennerød's less interesting efforts due to its repetitive dialogue, it has gained a cult following for its "insane" ending and raw portrayal of domestic life. It even inspired a famous parody song by Norwegian musician titled "I en sofa fra IKEA" ( In a sofa from IKEA ).
The narrative centers on and Rolf Tangen , who have been together for 17 years and share two children, Terje and Line. Their lives are defined by their working-class roles—Rolf is a garbage collector and Ellen works as a kiosk attendant—and a relationship that is as volatile as it is enduring.
The couple occupies the lower rungs of the working class—he is a garbage man and she works as a kiosk attendant.
The film features some of the most recognizable faces of Norwegian cinema from that era: as Ellen Tangen Frank Iversen as Rolf Tangen Julie Wiggen as their daughter, Line Gaute Kraft Grimsrud as their son, Terje
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