Julie of Oslo is a story that focuses on contemporary Oslo and revolves around a young, intelligent woman, Julie. At the age of 30, she is still at a crossroads in life. Although she is in a loving relationship with Axel, a successful cartographer, and feels secure and happy with him, she refuses to have children for him, even though he desperately wants them. Julie decides to leave Axel and move to Aventura, hoping to start a new life.