In the picturesque landscapes of Gudbrandsdalen, Mariam, a vibrant and free-spirited party girl, calls Oslo her home. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she receives a call that shakes her to her core - her father's ashes have been mistakenly swapped, and she must journey back to her quaint hometown for a second burial. As the film unfolds, we witness a mesmerizing exploration of the intricate layers of sisterhood, forgiveness, and redemption.
As a child, Frøydis experienced violence and neglect. When she grew older, she made the difficult decision to cut off all contact with her parents. The Final Chapter chronicles Frøydis’s experience after she learns that her father, to whom she has not spoken in years, is dying. Deeply conflicted at the prospect of reconnecting with him, she explores her feelings with her oldest friend and her partner. In these candid exchanges, she describes the sanctuary she found in staying with her friend’s family when she was young, how much the safety and connection meant to her. The warmth of these exchanges starkly contrasts with her fears about revisiting a relationship that is both painful and central to her life. Stunning cinematography and visual metaphors resonate with Frøydis’s poignant words as she approaches this momentous decision with beauty and restraint.
We follow Calle, a young man assigned to help an elderly woman, Trine, transition to 'The Other Side'. Trine is a strong woman, with principles and a lot of personality. Calle gains a different perspective as he is forced to see Trine as a fellow human being, rather than just a 'patient'
