Christmas as Usual

(2023–)

In Christmas as Usual (2023), Thea, a young woman, decides to take her Indian boyfriend, Jashan, with her to her rural Norwegian hometown to celebrate Christmas with her family. This decision unexpectedly challenges their preconceived beliefs and traditions. The film explores the clash between different cultures and the power of love and acceptance in overcoming these differences.

As Thea introduces Jashan to her family and their traditional Norwegian Christmas customs, tensions arise. The family, initially hesitant about welcoming Jashan into their traditions, finds their beliefs and traditions turned upside down. The film delves into themes of diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of embracing differences.

The couple's journey to bridge the gap between their cultures and find common ground forms the heart of the story. Despite initial resistance, as the family gradually learns about Jashan's culture and traditions, they begin to appreciate and understand the beauty in diversity.

Christmas as Usual is a heartwarming and comedic exploration of cultural diversity, traditions, and the power of love to transcend boundaries. It reminds us that the holiday season is a time for coming together, embracing differences, and finding joy in the unexpected.