Norms
Norms

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Norms

2021
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Icelandic

Sara has it all: a well-paid job, wonderful friends and a stylish apartment that she shares with her long-term girlfriend. Somehow she still feels there is something missing and not even the plans to start a family keep her mind from wandering to secret poetry writing and a not-so-secret affair.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: David JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of young adults navigates the complexities of modern relationships, friendships, and personal identity while grappling with societal expectations and the pressures of growing up. The film explores their individual journeys as they attempt to find their place in the world.

Critical Reception

Norms received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its relatable characters and authentic portrayal of young adult struggles. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the narrative to be somewhat underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of millennial anxieties and relationships.

  • Noted for strong performances from its young cast.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of narrative cohesion and predictable plot points.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's honest portrayal of modern dating and friendship dynamics, finding the characters and their struggles to be relatable. Some viewers felt the story could have been more engaging or original.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Emerging Director at the 2021 IndieFest Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the dialogue improvised by the cast to achieve a more naturalistic feel.

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