Idiomatic

2018 6.7

The life and times of an urban, bilingual, environmentally conscious left-wing couple in their thirties: Aino, who’s originally from Finnish Lapland, and Swedish-speaking Micke. They are forced to move to an upper-class neighborhood, into an apartment owned by Micke’s wealthy parents, who also live next door. When Aino’s yokel brother moves into their guest room, people from all walks of life meet under the same roof.

Comedy

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1
An Extra Room
2018-03-01
Aino and Micke have to move to a new, bigger home. Both have their own views on how the extra room should be used.
2
Saku
2018-03-01
Micke encounters his former business partner Saku, and Aino a surprising distraction. Encounters lead to conflicts that both resolve in their own way.
3
The Parable of the Good Rich Kid
2018-03-01
Aino and Micke find a woman in the gateway about to pass out. Who should help and who should be helped?
4
Customs and Traditions
2018-03-01
Aino is invited to the first crayfish party of her life at the home of her parents-in-law Lasse and Gunilla. A surprise visit from Aino's relatives falls on the same day. Whose relatives are more tiresome?
5
Dick
2018-03-01
Aino and Micke do their best to cheer up Aino's brother, Jussi, who is depressed.
6
Connections and Networks
2018-03-01
Aino doesn't want to take advantage of Micke's parents' connections and networks. Micke tries to strike a balance between views.
7
The Cynical Spoiler and the Queen of Embarrassment
2018-03-01
Aino's old friend Johannes comes to visit and new things about Aino are revealed to Micke.
8
Tails Attack
2018-03-01
Micke and Aino each spend the evening on their own. The end of the evening takes an unexpected turn.
9
Home
2018-03-01
Aino is seeking support from her parents at her childhood home. Other relatives offer their help to Aino as well.
10
Vaguely
2018-03-01
Micke begins to unravel the mystery he encounters with the help of his friend Petski. Micke's mother Gunilla is waiting for good news.