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Greetings again from the darkness. With a string of short films to his credit, Norwegian writer-director Eirik Tveiten had to wait patiently during the pandemic for the release of his latest. That patience was rewarded with an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

Ebba (Sigrid Kandal Husjord) is waiting for the tram on a frigid, snowy evening. When the tram arrives at her stop, the driver hops off for his break, but tells Ebba that she is not allowed to wait for him on the tram. Rather than risk frostbite, Ebba sneaks onto the tram. The trouble begins when she starts pushing buttons in an attempt to get the door closed. As you probably guess, she inadvertently starts the engine, and soon, Ebba is driving the tram and making its scheduled stops.

This opening is actually a clever misdirection. It serves up the vibe of a pending comedy-of-errors, however, the tone shifts pretty quickly ... as must happen on a short film. In fact, things turn pretty dark and Ebba is faced with a tough decision in regards to one of the passengers. Although the film is only a few minutes long, we sense Ebba's frustration and her personal history plays a distinct role in her reaction to how things play out. A terrific performance from Sigrid Kandal Husjord highlights this thought-provoking short film from director Eirik Tveiten. The Oscar nom is well-earned.

Up in Trondheim at the end of the tram line, Sigrid Kandal Husjord asks the driver if she can sit in the bus, it being a cold night above the Arctic Circle. He says no. So while he goes into the closed station, she discovers how easy it is to drive one of those things. It's not so easy to deal with passengers.

It's a sly little comedy that keeps switching issues, from the details of which button to push to stop the windshield wipers, to how to deal with a drunk and his pals tormenting a cross dresser. I didn't have time to grow tired of any of the subplots before the next one began. That pacing is something that more film makers should strive for.

This story is absolutely great! So many different emotions and topics are covered in this lovely little short film. I can't even believe since seeing it that it was a mere 15 minutes because of how much was packed in this wondrous creation.

Suspense, drama, comedy all of it is covered.

Please check it out! And enjoy!!!

I watched this as part of an overall show featuring Oscar nominated shorts and this was definitely the #1 stand out of the 5 shirts I saw and most of the group I was with agreed.

We need more of this type of film.

I do not want to give any spoilers, just know this will be worth your short while! :) Summary: One of the Best Shorts I've Seen!

This was a very short movie, so it's going to be hard to com up with 600 words, but here goes: This movie looks like it's going to be a light hearted comedy but it takes a dark turn. A woman waiting for tram to start its route sneaks onto it to keep warm, and in the process accidentally starts it. Things get even more complicated when she inadvertently picks up some passengers. To relate any further events would risk spoiling things, but the movie is ultimately about what one can do in the face of evil when one feels powerless to stop it. The movie packs a lot of events and emotions in its short running time and is worth watching.

After a party a woman takes a tram on a cold night. This is a solid interesting foreign short its fair that others gave a 7! I don't understand why a character thought he was laughed at he wasn't and he seems mean about a wig. This isn't like the other shorts and im surprised this was nominated its weird, harsh, and is well acted that's for sure! Cute how a little person takes over a tram and learns fast how drive it that is impressive. It's wonderful how the main woman helps someone in need from bullying that's probably why this got praise but I think its the least good shorts, nice for what it is though.

Damn my review for this got hate it is pretty good short just a bit odd.