SYNOPSIS:

‘Viktorialand’ is a humorous and relatable slice-of life comedy/drama, dealing with social perceptions and prejudice, as well as personal adjustment. Neil and Jen Hazelwood are happily settled in married life, treading water in their careers and feeling the pressure to move into the next phase of their lives: Parenthood. Londoner Neil is clinging to his youth along with his best friend Carl, whilst American Jen is struggling with her self-absorbed, manipulative younger sister Lora; still scheming to reunite their long-divorced parents. Their bubble bursts when the recession hits, and journalist Neil is made redundant. Jen also discovers that she is pregnant. The future looking scary, Jen secures a new, high-paying job.   Neil becomes the primary carer for their newborn. Facing up to his insecurities, Neil struggles with his new identity; with increasing feelings of insecurity and social ostracism. Similarly, Jen struggles with missing out on Viktoria’s childhood and Lora’s pressurising to reconcile with her estranged parents. As their communication and relationship falters, Neil attempts to regain his sanity by writing a blog about his parenting experiences. Jen reads Neil blog, discovering an insight into Neil’s concerns for their future. In an attempt to stop history repeating itself, Jen agrees to meet her estranged parents. Two years on, Neil and Jen cease striving to be the perfect parents, realising that learning is messy. Whether its relationships or eating yoghurt with a fork.