Heartstone

Heartstone

The summer that will change your life

2016 · 129 min · ★ 7.2 · Romance, Drama

A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thór and Kristján experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.

Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson · Written by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

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