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.
Cinematography
Iceland so gorgeous it gaslights you into thinking this is cozy.
Acting
Noomi Rapace commits so hard you'll forget she's talking to a sheep.
Practical Effects
The creature design is deeply cursed in the best way.
Director
Valdimar Jóhannsson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Noomi Rapace also produced and helped develop the story for years — she literally bought the lamb that played Ada and kept it as a pet.
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