Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Odd Fish

Odd Fish is a feel-good film that follows childhood friends Hjalti and Björn, who run a seafood restaurant in their hometown during the summer. They dream of keeping the restaurant open year-round, and when an unexpected opportunity arises, Björn reveals to Hjalti that she is a transgender woman and will be known as Birna from now on. These changes test their friendship, and both must face life with a new perspective to preserve what matters most.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Feature Film
  • National Premiere Date
    September 6, 2024, Sambíó
  • Genre
    Comedy
  • Length
    104 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Ljósvíkingar
  • International Title
    Odd Fish
  • Production Year
    2024
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    Arri Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio
    2.35:1
  • Color
    Yes

Cast

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