Solomamma

Forty-year-old Edith is a journalist and a single mother by choice through sperm donation. She is happy with her young son Sigurd, but single parenthood also leaves her uncertain about what she has to offer. When she unexpectedly discovers the identity of the donor, her curiosity gets the better of her. Edith decides to seek him out under the false pretense of interviewing him about his tech company. However, this risky decision throws not only her own life and emotions into turmoil, but also those of many people around her.

Solomamma is a Norwegian tragicomedy about the courage to live an unconventional life and the universal desire to belong somewhere. In an intimate and gently humorous way, the film explores the minefield of modern parenthood and the accompanying questions of identity, connection, and the ethical boundaries we are willing to cross when it comes to children.

Solomamma premiered at the Locarno Film Festival, where it won the Ecumenical Prize, and was subsequently selected for numerous international festivals.