Whale Valley

Whale Valley

Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

Produced by Fourhands Film, FRÆ kvikmyndir

201315 min6.8 / 10

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.

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.

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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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.

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