Fjord

Fjord

Directed by Cristian Mungiu

Produced by Mobra Films, Why Not Productions

2026146 min7.2 / 10

A somber family drama that begins with hope for renewal but descends into the dark reality of child abuse and its legal and moral consequences within an immigrant community.

Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.

Questions people ask

  • Is Fjord sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Fjord scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Fjord end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Fjord violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Fjord easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Fjord

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fjord

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fjord, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fjord, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fjord, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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