Two episodes, one devastating love triangle, and a middle-aged man who never moved on.
32 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestThe relationship between Thora and Hugo deepens; August goes to therapy, describing a feeling of living on the sidelines; a planned trip reveals Hugo’s background.
Middle-aged Hugo encounters his childhood loves' daughter, sending him back to when his younger self begins college. His memories offer a glimpse into a deeply entwined and emotionally complex story of yearning, as a love triangle becomes increasingly complicated. Tracing the emotional journeys of lead characters Hugo, Thora, and August.
Acting
Harper and Wittgenstein's chemistry is excruciatingly real.
Direction
Zacco's seamless past/present transitions feel like memory itself.
Creators
Veronica Zacco, Ina Sohlberg, Tina Bergström
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The dual-Hugo casting mirrors Bergman's use of mirrors in 'Wild Strawberries'—memory as unreliable narrator.
Swedish co-production rules required local talent, landing Sandman his first dramatic role post-pop stardom.
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