

Side by Side
2013-09-07 · 25 min / episode · ★ 8.0
Norwegian sitcom about life on an idyllic street in Granli Norway, where the fences are low and neighborly relations close. Here we meet the residents who struggle with life's challenges big and small, trials all of us can relate to.
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- Creators
- Terje Solli
- Production companies
- NRK
- Countries
- Norway
- Status
- Ended
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Vidar MagnussenJonas Kvåle
Henriette MarøSilje Helgesen
Tore SagenFrode Pedersen
Pernille SørensenLisbeth Berg
Steinar SagenTommy Blegeberg
Jon AlmaasChristian Kopperud
Charlotte FrognerCeline Kopperud
Hans Morten HansenRolf Emil Gullestad
Alma GüntherAlex HelgesenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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