Oslo

In 1992, Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul and her husband, Terje Rød-Larsen, secretly bring Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to a country house near Oslo. Official talks have stopped, so the small group tries a quieter way to discuss recognition, borders, security, and peace. The people in the room carry fear, anger, grief, and distrust from years of violence. The film uses tense arguments, dry humor, and moments of warmth, but its serious mood grows darker as the later result comes into view.

The film gives Mona a central place as she organizes the meetings and keeps the talks alive when the men reach a dead end. It shows Israelis and Palestinians arguing over violence, land, security, and the right to speak for their people. It also shows enemies becoming more willing to listen when they eat, work, and talk together. The main message supports dialogue, mutual recognition, and peace, while the ending reminds viewers that the agreement did not solve the conflict.