The film is adapted from the eponymous best-selling novel by celebrated Icelandic author Jon Kalman Stefansson and directed by Icelandic-born Elfar Adalsteins, whose prior film, End of Sentence, starring Oscar nominee John Hawkes, Logan Lerman and Sarah Bolger, had a worldwide release in 2019 to critical acclaim. Elfar’s new film brings to life the residents of a remote Icelandic fishing village, where there are no churches and no cemeteries, and where life is anything but predictable. After dreaming in Latin, a successful manager decides to ditch his career and glamorous wife, in exchange for books and stargazing, while the beautiful seamstress Elisabet cuts a surprisingly svelte path. Life for farmers Kristin and Kjartan is swell until an explosive passion, that bewilders even them, ignites his wife’s fury and a spectacular revenge. The village is truly a magical place, if you are willing to listen.

Directed by Elar Adalstein, Icelandic with English subtitles, 111 minutes, 2023

Cinema Arts Theatre
Fairfax, VA
September 15th, 2024

Scandinavia House
New York, NY
September 18th, 2024

IFC
New York City
Opens September 20th, 2024

Monica Film Center
Santa Monica, CA
Opens September 27th, 2024

Mary D. Fisher Theater
Sedona, AZ
October 11-17, 2024