Thicker Than Water

Peter and Asta are happily married and have a ten-year-old son, Orn. They are expecting their second child when Peter discovers Orn isn’t his biological son. Peter confronts Asta and realizes she has kept this secret throughout their whole marriage. Peter is heartbroken and his first reaction is to walk out on his family.

Peter seeks solace with this young secretary, which quickly turns into a love affair. The affair forces Peter to realize his own imperfections. Is this new lifestyle what he really wants? Can he forgive Asta and resume the role of Orn's father? Peter's struggle impacts everyone around him. Realizing his love for Asta and how much he has hurt Orn, Peter is finally able to overcome his pride and reunite his family.

Crew

Directed by

Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson
Screenplay

Jón Atli Jónasson, Denijal Hasanovic, Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson
Director of Photography

Tuomo Hutri, G. Magni Ágústsson
Editor

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Music Composer

Jóhann Jóhannsson
Producer

Snorri Þórisson
Co-Producer

Jan Fincke, Peter Garde, Einar Sveinn Þórðarson
Advisor

Eiríkur Guðmundsson (II)
Assistant Director

Garún Daníelsdóttir, Linda Vilhjálmsdóttir
Assistant Editor

Eggert Baldvinsson, Garðar Finnsson
Camera Assistant

Ómar Jabali, Goði Már Guðbjörnsson
Color Grader

Adam Vandor
Costume Design

Margrét Einarsdóttir, Dýrleif Örlygsdóttir
Gaffer

Finnur Þór Guðjónsson, Ásgrímur Guðbjartsson, Valdimar Jóhannsson
Key Grip

Jónas Guðmundsson
Line Producer

Hrönn Kristinsdóttir
Loader

Eiríkur Júlíusson
Make-Up

Ásta Hafþórsdóttir, Áslaug Dröfn Sigurðardóttir
Music Performers

Davíð Þór Jónsson, Skúli Sverrisson
Production Designer

Marta Luiza Macuga
Props

Ólafur Jónasson, Gunnar Pálsson, Karolina Lewicka, Ragnar Jónasson
Re-recording Mixer

Jens Bønding, Gunnar Árnason
Script Supervisor

Rúnar Rúnarsson
Sound

Gunnar Árnason
Sound Editor

Gunnar Árnason
Sound Engineer

Gunnar Árnason, Árni Gústafsson
Special Effects

Norbert Schlawin
Stills Photography

Jónas Guðmundsson
Titles

Jóhannes Bjarnason, Eggert Baldvinsson
Translation

Lauren Hauser

About the film

Type

Feature Film
National Premiere Date

February 25, 2006
Genre

Drama
Length

87 min.
Language

Icelandic
Original Title

Blóðbönd
International Title

Thicker Than Water
Production Year

2006
Production Countries

Iceland
IMDB

Thicker Than Water
Icelandic Film Centre Grant

Yes
Production Format

35mm
Aspect Ratio

1.85:1
Color

Yes
Sound

Dolby
Screening format and subtitles

35mm film with English sub. - DigiBeta with English sub. -

Cast

Main Cast

Hilmar Jónsson, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Laufey Elíasdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Supporting Cast

Elma Lísa Gunnarsdóttir, Aron Brink, Sóley Elíasdóttir, Jón Páll Eyjólfsson, Maria Birgit Gala, Róbert Arnfinnsson, Víkingur Kristjánsson, Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Sigurður Skúlason, Haukur Örn Brink

Company Credits

Production Company

Pegasus Pictures
In Partnership With

Zentropa Entertainments, Thalamus Films
Supported by

Icelandic Film Centre, Nordic Film & TV Fond

Festivals

2010
Polish Film Festival in Gdynia
2006
Edda Award - Award: Nominated for Feature Film of the Year. Nominated for Director of the Year. Nominated for Actor of the Year in a Leading Role (Hilmar Jónsson). Nominated for Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role (Laufey Elíasdóttir). Nominated for Screenplay of the Year (Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Jón Atli Jónasson, Denijal Hasanovic).
2006
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival - Award: Won Special Prize of the Jury and was nominated for Main Award of Mannheim-Heidelberg
2006
Thessaloniki Film Festival - Award: Nominated for Golden Alexander
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American Scandinavian House
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Scandinavian Film Festival Los Angeles

Releases

Pegasus Pictures, 2006 - DVD