Heartstone (2016)
The summer that will change your life
A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thór and Kristján experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.
Director: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: December 28, 2016
Cast
- Baldur Einarsson - Thór
- Blær Hinriksson - Kristján
- Diljá Valsdóttir - Beta
- Katla Njálsdóttir - Hanna
- Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir - Hulda
- Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson - Sigurdur
- Søren Malling - Sven
- Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir - Thordis
- Gunnar Jónsson - Ásgeir
- Jónína Þórdís Karlsdóttir - Rakel
Screenplay
Music: Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Cinematography: Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Editing: Janus Billeskov Jansen, Anne Østerud
Production: Join Motion Pictures, SF Studios
Country: Denmark, Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Box Office: $361,878
Original Language: is
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits
Keywords
friendship, iceland, coming of age, summer, teenage boy, first love, lgbt, lgbt teen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heartstone about?
- A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thór and Kristján experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.
- Who directed Heartstone?
- Heartstone was directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson.
- Who stars in Heartstone?
- Heartstone stars Baldur Einarsson, Blær Hinriksson, Diljá Valsdóttir, Katla Njálsdóttir, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson.
- How long is Heartstone?
- Heartstone has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Heartstone?
- Heartstone is a Romance, Drama film.
- How much did Heartstone gross?
- Heartstone grossed $361,878 worldwide.
- Where was Heartstone produced?
- Heartstone was produced in Denmark, Iceland.
- What are the themes of Heartstone?
- The themes of Heartstone include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.