Reykjavik Guesthouse: Rent a Bike (2002)

A story about friendship where you least expect it. A simple story about a simple man.

Directors:

Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir, Björn Thors

Writers:

Börkur Sigþórsson, Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir

Stars:

Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Stefán Eiríksson, Kristbjörg Kjeld

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Hilmir Snær Guðnason	...	Jóhann Jóhannsson
Stefán Eiríksson	...	Finnur
Kristbjörg Kjeld	...	Ingibjörg
Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir	...	Telma (Seagulls Laugther, The)
Kjartan Guðjónsson	...	Ingólfur
Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir	...	Kristín
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson	...	Guðjón
Pétur Einarsson	...	Pétur í Pétursbúð
María Sigurðardóttir	...	Ingibjörg
Baldur T. Hreinsson	...	Gestur hjá Ingibjörgu (as Baldur Trausti Freysteinsson)
Sigurður Hjartarson	...	Gestur hjá Ingibjörgu
Sindri Snorrason	...	Raddir hrekkjalóma
Steinar Thors	...	Raddir hrekkjalóma

Storyline

Jóhann is a 30 year old guesthouse owner isolated from the outside world following the death of his father. He stays at the guesthouse without accepting any lodgers and has created his own world avoiding contact with others. Finnur, a 9 year old boy, finds his way to Jóhanns world and they develop a special friendship. A story about people and their fears.

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Plot Keywords:

guesthouse | f rated | reykjavik iceland | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Iceland

Language:

Icelandic

Release Date:

26 March 2002 (Iceland)

Filming Locations:

Reykjavík port, Reykjavík, Iceland

Box Office

Budget:

ISK38,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Réttur Dagsins, Med, Cut 'n' Paste

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

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