A drama focused on Norwegian society in the 1970s, an era politically influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
Social & External
The people behind it
Kristoffer Joner
Knut Pedersen
Ane Dahl Torp
Nina Skåtøy
Anne Ryg
Lise Tanner
Jan Gunnar Røise
Werner Ludal
Stig Henrik Hoff
Jan Klåstad
Fridtjov Såheim
Gunnar Bøe
Silje Torp
Anne Britt Bru
Jon Øigarden
Harald Tholfsen
Elin Sogn
Unni Langmoen
Henriette Steenstrup
Fru Bøe
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