Fjord

Fjord

2026 · 146 min · RO · R · 7.2 (89 votes)
Dir. Cristian Mungiu · Starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Henrikke Lund Olsen · Music Kaspar Kaae

“When does protection become control?”

Drama

Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.

VIBE

This is a somber, slow-burn drama that delves into the unsettling undercurrents of a seemingly peaceful community. It explores themes of cultural conflict, societal judgment, and the devastating impact of hidden truths. The atmosphere is tense and isolating, building a sense of dread as fragile peace unravels.

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