Parvaneh and Patrick move in next door with their daughters and immediately disrupt Ove’s carefully ordered life. They need help constantly and refuse to be pushed away.
Parvaneh’s persistence is practical and emotional. She asks Ove for driving lessons, household help, and support. Ove complains, but he keeps showing up.
Being needed gives Ove a reason to get out of bed. Responsibility becomes a bridge back into life.