directed by Aleksandra Hansen

Life at Sandy's is a slow burn, psychological horror film within the familiar world of the network sitcom.

 

After the death of her mother from a lengthy illness, Evelyn becomes stuck in a small Norwegian town. Her friends and life are back in the States, and she’s lost contact with everyone after being her mother’s caretaker for several years. Shortly after the funeral, Evelyn’s overbearing Aunt Marit shows up, claiming she owns the house Evelyn’s been living in and forces her to find a job. Evelyn slowly descends into a paralyzing depression, exasperated by her Aunt’s hypochondria and cruel comments.

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She becomes obsessed with an American sitcom and slowly recedes from real life. Sandy, the owner of the sitcom coffee shop, starts talking to her. Showing her that in their world, she can have a better and more fulfilling life. The characters Vincent and Jen treat her like she’s their best friend. Evelyn is seduced. She will soon have to choose between reality and a "perfect" sitcom life.