In the years following WWII, a research institute sets out to modernize the home kitchen by observing a handful of rural Norwegian bachelors. In the small town of Landstad, middle-aged Isak is one such research subject who regrets ever agreeing to participate in the study. Nevertheless, he is observed by Folke and the two develop a strange friendship until the observer becomes sick. This causes a problem with Folke's boss and Isak's friend Grant.
This is a wonderful little jewel of observational comedy, big brother without the cameras. It is also a touching tale of lonely people. For those who speak Norwegian and understand Swedish there are many language gags that are not translatable and so the subtitle reader is deprived of many of the subtleties of this film. Something of a unique film.
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