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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Make a night of it in the Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of nearby dining options are all within a short walk of The Civic.
Getting there
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The Civic is on the corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets in the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is right nearby, making the train an easy option, while frequent bus services stop along Queen and Wellesley Streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park beneath Aotea Square is the closest parking option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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