i waited over a year for this and it was literally worth every second. this was so raw and gut wrenching, but in aScandinavian way (Joachim Trier style). the film spoke first through image before thought had time to translate.

renate reinsve’s performance knocked me off my feet.  her emotion sits naturally in her body, and draws you in without trying. the whole cast meets her there. stellan skarsgård’s quiet distance, the sister’s soft restraint, everyone plays like they’ve lived…