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Magnús (1989) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1989 · 93 mins · Icelandic
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- Starring
- Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Gunnar Eyjólfsson, Egill Ólafsson, Örn Árnason, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Margrét Ákadóttir
Magnús, a 45‑year‑old lawyer, learns he has cancer and his orderly life is thrown into turmoil. Confronted with mortality, he reflects on the value of his years, his relationships, and whether life is worth fighting for. He observes his family—ordinary yet vibrant people whose everyday struggles and small adventures become the film’s heart, set against his personal crisis.
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