Fjord
“When does protection become control?”
Synopsis
Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-27
Top Cast
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Sebastian Stan
Mihai Gheorghiu
Renate Reinsve
Lisbet Gheorghiu
Lisa Carlehed
Mia Halberg
Ellen Dorrit Petersen
Gunda
Lisa Loven Kongsli
Frida
Henrikke Lund Olsen
Noora Halberg
Markus Tønseth
Mats Halberg
Vanessa Ceban
Elia Gheorghiu
Jonathan Ciprian Breazu
Emmanuel Gheorghiu
Christian Rubeck
Attorney Jacobsen
Øyvind Venstad Kjeksrud
Åke
Giulia Nahmany
Ruth
Erik Hivju
Frederick Grandfather
Ingvild Lien
Head Nurse Mathilde
Bartek Kaminski
Klaus
Turid Rivertz Vatne
Brita
Alin Panc
Dan
Emilie Hetland
Foster Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$407K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$4.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristian Mungiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Cristian Mungiu
- Original Score
- Kaspar Kaae
- Original Title
- Fjord
- Country of Origin
- Romania, Norway, France, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Budget
- $4.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $407K
- Production Studios
- Mobra Films, Why Not Productions, Eye Eye Pictures, Snowglobe, Aamu Film Company, Garagefilm International, Film i Väst, France 3 Cinéma, Goodfellas, Library Pictures International, LEAF Entertainment, Mediefondet Zefyr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristian Mungiu
Cristian Mungiu
Kaspar Kaae
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Mircea Olteanu
Cristian Mungiu, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Mikkel Jersin, Emilia Haukka, Kristina Börjeson
Department Leadership Roster
Cristian Mungiu
Director
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Director of Photography
Mircea Olteanu
Editor
Marius Winje Brustad
Production Design
Kirsi Gum
Costume Design
Kai Kolstad Rødseth
Stunt Coordinator
Cristian Mungiu
Producer
Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Producer
Kaspar Kaae
Original Music Composer
Simona Pădurețu
Production Design
Cristian Mungiu
Writer
Mikkel Jersin
Producer
Emilia Haukka
Producer
Kristina Börjeson
Producer
Mimmi Spång
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Violence • Coarse Language
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fjord
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fjord about?
Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.
Who directed Fjord?
Fjord was directed by Cristian Mungiu.
Who stars in Fjord?
The principal cast of Fjord includes Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli.
When was Fjord released and how long is it?
Fjord was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fjord?
Fjord had a reported production budget of $4.8M and grossed $407K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Fjord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fjord was composed by Kaspar Kaae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fjord?
Fjord holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).