Fjord

Fjord (2026)



7.1 2026 146 min Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Romania, Sweden

Director: Cristian Mungiu

Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli

Drama
Following the loss of Mihai’s parents, he and Lisbeth Gheorghiu abandon their old life in Romania, relocating with their kids to a secluded Norwegian village in search of a new beginning close to Lisbeth’s relatives. They forge a tight bond with the neighborly Halberg family, whose kindness feels like the foundation for a brighter future. That delicate harmony, however, starts to fracture when the Gheorghius’ little daughter, Elia, shows up at school with her body marked by bruises.

More About This Film

Fjord is a 2026 Romanian drama and legal thriller directed by Cristian Mungiu. The film follows a devout Romanian Norwegian couple, the Gheorghius, after they move to a remote fjord village and become close to their neighbors, the Halbergs.

The family's new life becomes complicated when their teenage daughter Elia arrives at school with bruises, prompting questions from the community and bringing the family under scrutiny. Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan, and Lisa Loven Kongsli lead the cast in a story focused on parenting, cultural difference, social judgment, and the intervention of the Norwegian legal system.

  • Cristian Mungiu wrote and directed the film.
  • The film is a co-production between Romania, France, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
  • Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan, and Lisa Loven Kongsli star.
  • Fjord competed in the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the main competition for the Palme d'Or.
  • The film has a reported runtime of approximately 146 minutes and is scheduled for theatrical release in October 2026.

Where to Watch

Fjord is currently a festival and upcoming theatrical release, so subscription and rental platforms are not yet broadly confirmed.

  • Festival de Cannes – festival screening
  • Prime Video – rental or purchase, after digital release if available
  • Apple TV – rental or purchase, after digital release if available
  • YouTube – trailer or rental, if officially available
  • JustWatch – availability search
  • Google TV – rental or purchase, when available