In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers who haven't spoken in 40 years have to come together in order to save what's dearest to them - their sheep.
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| Sigurður Sigurjónsson | ... | Gummi | |
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Theodór Júlíusson | ... | Kiddi |
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Charlotte Bøving | ... | Katrin |
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Jón Benónýsson | ... | Runólfur |
| Gunnar Jónsson | ... | Grímur | |
| Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson | ... | Bjarni | |
| Þorleifur Einarsson | ... | Sindri | |
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Ingrid Jónsdóttir | ... | Eygló |
| Jörundur Ragnarsson | ... | Villi | |
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Viktor Már Bjarnason | ... | Finnur |
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Ólafur Ólafsson | ... | Tóti |
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Jenný Lára Arnórsdóttir | ... | Þórey |
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Guðrún Sveinbjörnsdóttir | ... | Hildur |
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Sigurlína Tryggvadóttir | ... | Sigurlína |
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Þorsteinn Gunnar Bjarnason | ... | Beggi Lögga |
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In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country's best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi's sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. This is a near death sentence for the farmers, whose sheep are their main source of income, and many abandon their land. But Gummi and Kiddi don't give up so easily - and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits. As the authorities close in the brothers will need to come together to save the special breed passed down for generations, and themselves, from extinction. Written by Netop Films
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sheep | ram | sheep farm | brother brother reconciliation | brother brother relationship |Taglines:
A Tragicomedy about brothers who haven't spoken in four decadesMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and brief graphic nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
IcelandicRelease Date:
28 May 2015 (Iceland) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
EUR1,750,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$13,289, 7 February 2016Gross USA:
$149,250Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,826,583Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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It was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. Ultimately, it was not nominated. See more »Crazy Credits
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I had the chance to watch Hrútar / Rams in a cinema in Reykjavik after traveling for 11 days in Iceland. Watching this movie was the highlight of our 2 day long stay in Reykjavik.
During the story we get to know a world that coexists with our modern Western world and of which we know nothing: elderly brothers taking care of and working with sheep.
While one shouldn't expect a Rambo-style Hollywood action movie, the pace is good, there are dramatic and comic scenes following each other in an easily-watchable way with nice shots and great acting (one doesn't think that he watches actors but real life).
I would have loved to have more insights on the life of shepherds and know more of the antecedents but the story told in the movie is a dramatic, full story while the movie is a very well done independent-type European movie.