My Uncle Jens 2025
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My Uncle Jens
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.
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.
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Release Date:
Mar 08, 2025 (Norway,Romania)
Run Time:
1hr 38`
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Original Language:
Kurdish
Production Countries:
Norway,Romania
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
My Uncle Jens - My Uncle Jens
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
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HA
Hamza Agoshi...
... Khdr
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EH
Emir Hakki...
ML
Marko Lazic...
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... Finn
... Astrid
GH
Golan Hejri... Maryam
YA
Yaran Agoshi... Yaran
... Yiva
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AI
Anda Ionescu... Producer
... Producer
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