Blóðberg
2015 · Movie · 100 min. · Iceland
Gunnar is a sociologist in his fifties who has written countless self-help books. He lives in a beautiful house that is way too big for him and Dísa, his wife of thirty years. Their relationship has become resentful and discontent as everyday life and total lack of passion dominates their marriage. Their only child, David, is 25 years old and returns home with a new girlfriend, after travelling through Europe with his friends. His girlfriend, Sunna, is pretty, smart, polite and nothing but a perfect daughter in law. However when Gunnar meets Sunna his life takes a quick turn and he is forced to face his deepest secrets. Although his life's work has been to instruct others how to work through their struggles he is not capable of dealing with his own dilemma. He starts to act really strangely and tries everything to sabotage his son's relationship with Sunna. But the noose tightens and he is forced to face his biggest fear - telling the truth. Sunna is Gunnar's daughter from a brief ...
Direction Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Cast Harpa Arnardóttir · Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson · Margrét Guðmundsdóttir · Hilmar Jonsson · Jóhanna Jónas · Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir · Bjarki Thor · Gunnar Viðar Valdimarsson · María Heba Þorkelsdóttir
Soundtrack Atli Örvarsson
Screenplay Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Cinematography Elli Cassata
Original title Blóðberg
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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