The Other Side of Sunday

Nominated for an Academy Award, this dark comedy is the coming-of-age story of a rebellious girl raised in a repressive Norwegian village. Maria is terribly aware of her burgeoning sexuality and takes solace in long walks and secret readings of the racy text in the Old Testament. While out strolling, Maria encounters a woman who encourages her to test her sexual wings and savor life, but that's easier said than done for the reclusive girl.