No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked (2026)



8.2 2026 103 min —

Director: Kasper 'Kalle' Skovsbøl

Cast: Egor Venned, Pilou Asbæk, Sofia Nolsøe Mikkelsen, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Kjartan Hansen

Drama Fantasy Horror Romance
1862. On the remote Faroe Islands, lost in the northern Atlantic, fisherman Baldur’s quiet existence shatters with the arrival of Helge—a weathered, rugged whaler who stirs a fierce, buried desire within him. As an undeniable bond kindles between them, a devastating tragedy strikes. Their forbidden love awakens dark, unnatural forces so unsettling that the terrified islanders unite to hold back the encroaching evil. Yet Baldur and Helge refuse to let their devotion be silenced. They will battle for their love—beyond life, beyond death, and into the unknown.

More About This Film

No Rest for the Wicked is a 2026 title built around the idea of relentless pressure and the absence of peace. The phrase suggests a story in which its characters remain caught in difficult circumstances, with little opportunity to escape the consequences of their actions.

The film sits within the contemporary independent cinematic landscape and uses its evocative title to establish a dark, serious tone. Publicly available production information for this particular 2026 release remains limited.

  • Released in 2026.
  • The title comes from the familiar phrase no rest for the wicked.
  • The project is presented as an independent film.
  • Publicly indexed cast and crew details remain limited.
  • No major international awards are broadly documented for this release.

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