Hjørdis
★ 7.8 · 2015 · 25m · Comedy · Drama
This miniseries spinoff of "Rita" follows teacher Hjørdis as she plans a school play on bullying featuring a cast of socially awkward students.
Episodes
1. The Guest25m · As the grand ending to a project week about anti-bullying, Hjørdis is putting on a play, but a surprise guest forces her to compromise her vision.
2. The Group25m · As the theater troupe struggles to get the play into shape, Hjørdis devises a plan that demands that the pupils prepare to put themselves on the line.
3. The Princess25m · Hjørdis wants Kristoffer to portray a princess, but Gert and Kristoffer's big brother objects; a three-way drama creates problems within the group.
4. In the Spotlight25m · As the theater troupe falls apart, Hjørdis fears their play will fail; when Kristoffer's dad pressures him to leave the group, a daring plan is born.More Like This
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