Halvvägs till himlen
The young and idealistic priest Albin returns to Sweden from Kenya to work in a church in the small village Östra Nöbberup. Albin want to renew the work of the parish and tries to attract visitors to church with controversial methods. This is not appreciated by the other members of the parish, especially not by the curate Jan Samuelsson who wants Albins job as a priest.
Cast: Johan Glans, Anders Jansson, Sissela Benn
8 episodes
- 1. Den gode herdenLove and happiness thrive in Östra Nöbberup. The priest Albin and the deaconess Fanny are getting married. But Fanny is offered a new exciting job abroad and Albin is forced to hire the work-shy Ylva.CC30minSep 15, 2013
- 2. Om inte berget kommer till MuhammedSince Albin took office, the number of churchgoers has decreased catastrophically and something must be done. Albin and Fanny set out to knock on the door in an attempt to lure the villagers back to the church.CC30minSep 22, 2013
- 3. Långfredagens mysteriumEaster is approaching and Jan is planning for this year's Golgotha hike, where he and the staff drag a cross through the village. But when Albin announces that he intends to take over Good Friday's service, Jan is upset.CC30minSep 28, 2013
- 4. Gud och MammonDue to the church's poor finances, Albin is commissioned by Bengt-Åke to dismiss someone from the staff. Something that rhymes badly with his sermon on putting human value before the pursuit of money.CC30minOct 5, 2013
- 5. ProstvisitationenLund diocese's contract rector visits the parish and it turns out that the rector is Albin's former wife Karin. Albin's hope is lit that it can sort out its problems.CC30minOct 12, 2013
- 6. Exitus acta probatIt's soon time for this year's big church bazaars and Albin visits the sewing workshop. Its Conservative chairman Evy does not have much left over for Albin's modern methods and the two have a hard time pulling together.CC30minOct 19, 2013
- 7. Sjätte budetAlbin encounters a bachelor party and one of the women, Maggan, flirts shamelessly with him. It all ends with Albin waking up the next morning with Maggan in bed. Later that day, Albin and Jan will hold the church's marriage counseling.CC30minOct 26, 2013
- 8. Den blomstertid nu kommerThe principal of a school wants to have the graduation in the church with a condition, the ceremony must not contain any religious elements. Something Albin has a hard time accepting.CC30minNov 2, 2013
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Halvvägs till himlen
The young and idealistic priest Albin returns to Sweden from Kenya to work in a church in the small village Östra Nöbberup. Albin want to renew the work of the parish and tries to attract visitors to church with controversial methods. This is not appreciated by the other members of the parish, especially not by the curate Jan Samuelsson who wants Albins job as a priest.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Johan Glans, Wiktor Ericsson, Anders Jansson, Jenny Skavlan
- Studio
- Anagram Film
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Norwegian, Swedish
Where to watch
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