This Is Not Sweden
Mariana and Samuel go to live in Vallvidrera, a mountain neighbourhood in Barcelona, to raise their children in a more authentic place, far from their respective painful childhoods. There, they find a community with the same aspirations. But when tragedy shakes the neighbourhood, they dismantle their ideal, the couple's certainties begin to waver and fear settles in, coming dangerously close to everything they were trying to escape.
Cast: Aina Clotet, Marcel Borràs, Violeta Sanvisens
8 episodes
1. The ChangeMariana and Samuel have moved to a new neighbourhood, up in the mountains of Barcelona, where they hope to give their children Lia and Max a safe upbringing, something they never got to experience themselves. They have even organized a group therapy for parents, to find a like-minded community and to meet the role model for parenting — the admirable Swedish neighbour. But suddenly everything takes a drastic turn.13CC40minNov 28, 2023
2. The FearThe events with the Swedes shock everyone. Mariana does everything to facilitate Lia's schooling and Samuel, who feels uncomfortable as a stay-at-home dad and taken for granted by his wife, handles parenting with more 'traditional' methods.13CC35minNov 28, 2023
3. The LimitsMariana redoubles her efforts to make school better for Lia, but it only seems to worsen their relationship. Samuel feels that Mariana doesn't give him any attention and therefore tries to relive the life he had before he became a stay-at-home dad.13CC37minNov 28, 2023
4. The SexMariana tries to repair her relationship with Samuel, whom she has neglected lately. In this whirlwind of emotions and poorly handled sexual tensions, the couple's dinner with friends ends in the most unexpected way.13CC41minNov 28, 2023
5. The FamilyShaken after visiting Annika's for the first time, Mariana takes her family to her hometown to visit her mother. The trip brings back traumatic childhood memories and leads her to contemplate drastic decisions.13CC41minNov 28, 2023
6. ReconciliationSamuel, feeling trapped in his stay-at-home dad role, desperately searches for a job while feeling tempted to seek validation in the arms of his Instagram fan. Mariana increasingly suffers from the tug-of-war between work and family life.13CC39minNov 28, 2023
7. Self-KnowledgeIt's time for Mariana and Samuel to have a heart-to-heart, but instead, they resolve in an unsustainable way. Meanwhile, as the parents neglect their children, Lia does something that frightens the family.13CC39minNov 28, 2023
8. Anything GoesTwo months have passed since Mariana and Samuel made a drastic decision about their situation. They are still adjusting to their new life, but perhaps a local neighbourhood festival could be the place for a reunion.13CC42minNov 28, 2023
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This Is Not Sweden
Mariana and Samuel go to live in Vallvidrera, a mountain neighbourhood in Barcelona, to raise their children in a more authentic place, far from their respective painful childhoods. There, they find a community with the same aspirations. But when tragedy shakes the neighbourhood, they dismantle their ideal, the couple's certainties begin to waver and fear settles in, coming dangerously close to everything they were trying to escape.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Aina Clotet, Daniel González, Valentina Viso
- Studio
- Nanouk Films, Funicular Films, Anagram
