A White, White Day
Hvítur, Hvítur Dagur
Synopsis
In a remote Icelandic town, an off duty police chief begins to suspect a local man to have had an affair with his wife, who has recently died in a car accident. Gradually his obsession for finding out the truth accumulates and inevitably begins to endanger himself and his loved ones. A story of grief, revenge and unconditional love.
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International Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-23
Top Cast
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Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Ingimundur
Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir
Salka
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Olgeir
Björn Ingi Hilmarsson
Trausti
Elma Stefanía Ágústsdóttir
Elín
Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir
Ingimundur's wife
Haraldur Ari Stefánsson
Stefán
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Bjössi
Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson
Hrafn
Laufey Elíasdóttir
Ingibjörg
Thor Tulinius
Georg (as Þór Hrafnsson Tulinius)
Sverrir Þór Sverrisson
Sveppi
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hlynur Pálmason
- Screenplay & Story
- Hlynur Pálmason
- Original Score
- Edmund Finnis
- Original Title
- Hvítur, Hvítur Dagur
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Join Motion Pictures, Snowglobe, Film i Väst, HOBAB, Glassriver
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hlynur Pálmason
Hlynur Pálmason
Edmund Finnis
Maria von Hausswolff
Julius Krebs Damsbo
Anton Máni Svansson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Hlynur Pálmason, Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Department Leadership Roster
Anton Máni Svansson
Producer
Julius Krebs Damsbo
Editor
Hulda Helgadóttir
Production Design
Hlynur Pálmason
Director
Hlynur Pálmason
Screenplay
Edmund Finnis
Original Music Composer
Elfar Sverrisson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nina Grønlund
Costume Design
Maria von Hausswolff
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A White, White Day
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What is A White, White Day about?
In a remote Icelandic town, an off duty police chief begins to suspect a local man to have had an affair with his wife, who has recently died in a car accident. Gradually his obsession for finding out the truth accumulates and inevitably begins to endanger himself and his loved ones. A story of grief, revenge and unconditional love.
Who directed A White, White Day?
A White, White Day was directed by Hlynur Pálmason.
Who stars in A White, White Day?
The principal cast of A White, White Day includes Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Björn Ingi Hilmarsson, Elma Stefanía Ágústsdóttir.
When was A White, White Day released and how long is it?
A White, White Day was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A White, White Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A White, White Day was composed by Edmund Finnis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A White, White Day?
A White, White Day holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).