Published 11:11 IST, December 6th 2023
Christmas As Usual on OTT: When and where to watch Ida Ursin-Holm starrer?
The film, directed by Petter Holmsen, is set to unfold crazy family adventures as the couple attempts to understand and embrace each other's roots.
Indian standup comedian Kanan Gill and Norwegian singer-actor Ida Ursin-Holm joined forces to create a delightful cultural clash in a new Netflix romantic-comedy. Titled Christmas As Usual, this film promises to blend the flavours of Indian and Norwegian traditions against the backdrop of a heartwarming holiday love story. Here's when and where you can watch this film.
When and where to watch Christmas As Usual?
Christmas As Usual will be available for streaming from December 6. It will be released on Netflix. The rom-com presents a bittersweet tale based on a true story—a Nordic woman's journey to falling in love with an Indian man. As they celebrate their engagement, chaos ensues when they navigate each other's cultural differences during a Christmas celebration. The film, directed by Petter Holmsen, is set to unfold crazy family adventures as the couple attempts to understand and embrace each other's roots.
What do we know about Christmas As Usual?
The official summary teasingly reveals, “To celebrate their engagement, Thea takes Jashan home — but his Indian roots and her family's Norwegian traditions clash in a chaotic Christmas.”
The storyline revolves around the challenges faced by an interracial couple as they navigate the complexities of belonging to different cultures and heritages. Writer-director Petter Holmsen adds a unique twist to the romantic-comedy genre by exploring the often-overlooked theme of cultural clash within a festive context.
Set against the chilly climate of Norway, the trailer offers a sneak peek into the intriguing blend of hostility and eventual love that unfolds across borders in this new Christmas movie. The narrative promises a delightful mix of family drama, cultural conflicts, and heartwarming romance. It also gave a glimpse of snow-capped Norway streets adorned with bright Christmas lights, setting the perfect backdrop for the festive rom-com. It stars Ida Ursin-Holm, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen and Kanan Gill in lead roles.
Updated 18:06 IST, December 7th 2023