Dag Solstad is one of the most prominent and widely read authors in modern Norwegian literature. With his unusual and challenging novels and literary form, he has for years provided Norwegian readers with an insight into what has left its mark on modern Norway. In this documentary, we meet an unusually candid Solstad, who presents both his philosophy of life and his slanted view of today's Norway. He talks about his childhood, youth, later life and how he views being a human being in today's society. "Man without a Past" provides a good insight into Solstad's writing, life and original views.—Filmarkivet