
Whale Valley
Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Produced by Fourhands Film, FRÆ kvikmyndir
A melancholic coming-of-age drama centered on the intimate bond between two brothers in isolation, shadowed by depression and an unresolved turning point.
The film shows a strong bond between two brothers that live in a remote fjord with their parents. We look into their world through the eyes of the younger brother and follow him on a journey that marks a turning point in the lives of the brothers.
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Questions people ask
Is Whale Valley sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Whale Valley end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Whale Valley violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Whale Valley scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Whale Valley easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Whale Valley
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Whale Valley
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Whale Valley, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Whale Valley, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Whale Valley, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































