Tension(s)

Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a comfortable life in Oslo until his estranged uncle from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.

An overzealous bureaucrat invades the sanctity of a nuclear family and their beloved bomb.

On a Kenyan safari, white hunter Victor Marswell has a love triangle with seductive American socialite Eloise Kelly and anthropologist Donald Nordley's cheating wife Linda.

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

Set against the backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria, the plot examines the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter as she meets her father for the first time.

Manuel and Lupe want to have a baby. When Manuel discovers he is infertile, he starts to fall apart both physically and emotionally. After exploring several options, Manuel turns to Rubén, his new friend, to act as their donor.

A toxic spill threatens the town of Urtajo: tackle the problem or cover it up? Javier will learn that not everything can be bought with money.

Xiaofan, a young girl who works at a Karaoke Club, awakes one morning in a remote forest with her body covered in blood. As she struggles to find her way out, she tries to understand the drama circumstances which got her into the situation, events mainly related to her unpredictable boyfriend. She needs to make a decision that may change her life.

In a country house, Armando, a proud and somewhat macho grandfather, loses his bearings when his wife falls ill. He will learn to accept help from his son and granddaughter despite the underlying tensions.

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.

The biggest boxing fight of 1960 takes an unexpected turn with the help of a powerful twin connection.

While doing a friend a favor and searching for a runaway teenager, a police detective stumbles upon a bizarre band of criminals about to pull off a bank robbery.

Embark on a thrilling journey with two siblings, Hazel and Ivy, who win coveted tickets to a supposed utopia known as Paradise. Eager for a new life, the duo sets sail for the luxurious Isle Mirage, a temporary stay for the winners and a haven for the wealthy. However, as the facade begins to crumble, the siblings and their new friends discover the shocking truth behind Paradise's deceptive allure. The disparate group of teenagers must band together to expose a corrupt government, navigate betrayals, and confront the harsh realities of their disillusioned paradise. Will they succeed in dismantling the clandestine operation and forge a true paradise, or will their dreams shatter like illusions on the Road to Paradise?

Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.

The beauty of the land cannot mask the brutality of a farm town. As harvest draws near, Betty confronts a terrifying new reality and will go to desperate lengths to save her family when they are threatened with being forced from their land.

During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

Romulus Johnson finds himself on a quest and search for a very Lucrative Coffee Cup which is currently in the hands of crime boss Jordan Romanello

A series of vignettes brought to life through "red flag" post-it notes, following a couple’s descent from subtle psychological control and social isolation to a final, violent confrontation at dinner.

While attending to the details of their father's estate, long-suppressed tensions between sisters Ida and Emily boil over, witnessed by Ida's young daughters.

He really likes Poughkeepsie Crispies. Maybe too much. A darkly funny, minimalist loop of repetition, ritual, and barely-hinged performance.