Overview

An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Nordic Council Film Prize (2022) and the Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award (2021)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the International Submission to the Academy Awards (2022)
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Box office
Grossed $3.2M worldwide against a $5M budget
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Setting
Set in Iceland
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Eli Arenson
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