Welcome to Norway (2016)

Director
Rune Denstad Langlo

Main cast
Henriette Steenstrup; Anders Baasmo Christiansen; Henrik Rafaelsen; Frode Saugestad; Nini Bakke Kristiansen

Genres
Drama, Comedy

Description
A couple decide to open a home for refuges in the remote cold mountains of Norway


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