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31 Jul 2026$23.45 - $27.53
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The Gheorghiu family have relocated from Romania, the homeland of the father Mihai (Sebastian Stan), to a village in Norway, where the mother Lisbet (Renate Reinsve) is from. The dramatic scenery is postcard-perfect, but the devout evangelical couple are soon questioning the move.
They fall under the scrutiny of neighbours and care workers who suspect them of child abuse after their daughter turns up at school with bruises, leading to a judicial investigation. The film draws on real-life custody cases that sparked intense international debate and protest over whether Norwegian child protection services were doing a model job in harm prevention, or whether intolerance cuts both ways and can be a blind spot for progressives. – Carmen Gray
“Everything is happening at all times in Fjord, a film sharply attuned to the world’s ever-expanding possibilities for movement, misunderstanding and conflict.” – Guy Lodge, Variety
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Local tip
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Head to Stark’s Café and Bar for a pre-show cocktail, beer or wine. It opens 90 minutes before any show or event at The Civic.
Getting there
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By car, head to The Civic car park near Queen Street where you’ll find plenty of affordable paid parking. By train, head to Waitematā Station and walk up Queen Street for around 10 minutes to reach The Civic. Alternatively, take a bus to the Queen Street or Wellesley Street bus stops, which are both within a short walking distance.
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