Top Cast
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Hanne Brincker
Daniel's mother
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Sofie Foss-Jacobsen
Pia
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Yngvild Støen Grotmol
Anne
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Arthur Hakalahti
Jonas
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Camilla Augusta Hallan
Ingrid
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Antonie Venstad Pihlmann
Thea
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Terje Ranes
Teacher
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Marcus Rix
Daniel
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Frode Winther
Erik
Overview
A teenager's millionaire father goes bankrupt, and rumors about the girl's family finances make the school day a painful struggle.
Rating
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