Echo (2020) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 79 min · Icelandic

Echo score 85

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Directed by

Rúnar Rúnarsson

Starring

Bragi Arnason, Ari Arnarson, Árni Arnarson, Bent Kingo Andersen, Finnur Arnar Arnarson, Gísli Már Arnarsson

Approaching the winter solstice in Iceland, the nation finds itself caught between celebratory excitement and a growing sense of uncertainty. Set against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes and festive lights, the drama explores the delicate interplay between happiness and apprehension, offering a glimpse into the heart of a contemporary society experiencing change and grappling with its future.