Nest

Nest

2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

A story of siblings building a tree house together over the course of a year. We experience the beauty and brutality of the seasons, as we follow them through their struggles and moments of joy.

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason · Written by Hlynur Pálmason

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