Cannes winner Fjord explores family tensions after Romanian couple moves to Norway
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film Fjord premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May and won the Palme d'Or.
Family relocates to seek help
The story follows a married couple named Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu who relocate from Romania to Norway. They move there after their husband's parents die and need assistance caring for their five children from his wife's family.
Community values create friction
The couple holds conservative Christian beliefs that differ from the more progressive views held by many townspeople. Disagreements arise over issues such as worship music played at schools and definitions of marriage within the community.
Concerns lead to investigation
School administrators report bruises found on some children to Child Protection Services, which raises suspicions about potential abuse. The film depicts how this initial peace between neighbors eventually reaches a breaking point for the family.
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