Anna Sæunn Ólafsdóttir

In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits.

After receiving a hateful snapchat message from other teenagers, the trans girl Blaer needs to face her bullies in school and learn to recognize and live with the fear behind violence. She seeks solace in her diverse group of friends, that also have had their share of prejudism and violence. After an empowering day attending the pride parade, Blær’s courage is challenged in a different way when faced with her bully being attacked by his own gang.

On the thirteenth day of Christmas, three friends, Bára, Íris and Sunna go on a holiday weekend trip to a cabin in the Icelandic wilderness. Faced with figures tracing back to old Icelandic folklore, their holiday turns into some other kind of a nightmare.