Solitude

Gunnar, an elderly and introverted farmer, is forced to leave his farm in the Icelandic countryside after it is expropriated by the government. Without looking back, he turns his back on his former life and moves into a small apartment in Reykjavik. He feels out of place in the city, but when he meets his equally lonely 10-year-old neighbor Ari, it marks the beginning of a special, life-changing friendship. Solitude is a heartfelt drama about loneliness, compassion, and the power of unexpected friendships. With subtlety and care, director Ninna Pálmadóttir paints a coming-of-age story that transcends age and highlights the importance of human connection.