Lamb

An unseen force prowls the rugged, snow-covered terrain of Iceland, creating an eerie atmosphere. This entity makes its way to a rustic barn, where it encounters a flock of sheep, leading to the tragic demise of an innocent creature, setting the tone for the mysterious events to come.

In the heart of the icy wilderness, Maria and her husband, Ingvar, live a quiet life on their rural sheep farm. Their days are characterized by devotion to their sheep and the regular rhythms of farm life, often accompanied by their dedicated dog.

As Christmas Eve approaches, Maria and Ingvar discover a lamb born with an unusual deformity within their flock. Moved by compassion, they decide to care for the little creature, naming her Ada, which reinvigorates Ingvar with a newfound sense of purpose.

While Maria's maternal instincts for Ada grow stronger, her vivid dreams reveal an underlying tension. These dreams, filled with rams and sheep glowing with an ominous light, foreshadow a growing unrest that contrasts with the couple’s calm exterior.

In a distant area, a group of strangers violently disposes of Pétur, a man whose fate is unknowingly linked to Maria's life. As he struggles to regain his footing, he heads towards the couple's home, unbeknownst to the dark events that are unfurling.

Maria’s life is turned upside down when she realizes that Ada is missing. During her frantic search, she confronts Ada’s mother, and in a moment of desperation, she ends the sheep's life, burying it away from sight, adding to the emotional turmoil.

Upon entering their home, Pétur is revealed to be Ingvar's brother, which introduces an intimate and unsettling dynamic into the household. As they gather for a meal, the peculiar presence of Ada, who exhibits both human traits and behaviors, raises alarms for Pétur.

Curious yet unsettled by Ada's existence, Pétur begins questioning Ingvar about their unusual family. Ingvar reassures him of their happiness, but Maria feels the tension, aware of the dangerous secrets that underpin their fragile peace.

As the night deepens, Pétur’s conflict intensifies, leading him to contemplate eliminating Ada while Ingvar and Maria are asleep. However, he falters when he finds Ada peacefully nestled in his arms the next morning, signifying a troubling shift in loyalty.

In a heart-wrenching moment, Maria leads Ada to the grave of her stillborn child, the namesake for the lamb. This act symbolizes both her grief and the shifting family dynamics as Pétur begins to bond with Ada, treating her affectionately as a surrogate niece.

During a night filled with festivities, an unseen creature returns, brutally claiming the couple's dog. The tension escalates as the threat of the mysterious entity lurks just outside their home, ominously reminiscent of the opening tragedy.

As Ingvar drinks himself to sleep, Pétur's frustration grows, leading him to make unwanted advances toward Maria. The atmosphere becomes thick with resentment when Pétur hints at witnessing Maria’s actions against Ada's mother, threatening to expose their dark secrets.

In a moment of calculated defiance, Maria kisses Pétur and confines him to a closet for the night, allowing the tension to build in the air. The haunting melody of her song echoes through the home, signaling the brewing storm beneath the surface.

As dawn breaks, Maria sends Pétur off with a mix of sorrow and relief, handing him money for a fresh start. Meanwhile, Ingvar playfully guides Ada through the fields, their laughter creating a fleeting moment of peace.

Maria's calm is shattered when she hears a distant gunshot and rushes home only to discover that Ingvar has been fatally wounded by a grotesque ram, a being possibly linked to Ada's origins. Overwhelmed with grief, she faces the harrowing reality of losing both her husband and the child she yearned for.