Noi the Albino

Nói Kristmundsson, a 17-year-old, lives in a small fishing village in western Iceland with his grandmother. His father, Kiddi, an alcoholic taxi driver, lives in town, leading to a strained relationship between them.

Nói suffers from alopecia totalis, which makes him stand out among his peers. Despite his high intelligence, he feels alienated, often wandering the bleak landscape and avoiding school.

Uninterested in academics, Nói frequently skips classes and visits the local gas station. There, he rigs a slot machine, symbolizing his rebellion against the dullness of his life.

Nói's life changes when Íris arrives as a new gas station attendant, eager to escape her previous life in the city. He learns from Óskar, the bookstore owner, that she is his daughter, but Nói feels an undeniable attraction.

Nói and Íris develop a tentative romance, culminating in a daring visit to the local natural history museum. Their close escape from a nightwatchman enhances their connection as they dream of a life beyond the village.

Inspired by Íris, Nói begins to fantasize about leaving for distant places, particularly the Hawaiian Islands. As he contemplates a future filled with possibilities, hope ignites within him.

As his 18th birthday approaches, Nói receives a View-Master from his grandmother featuring slides of paradisiacal scenes. An image of a tropical beach captivates him, contrasting starkly with his grim reality.

Nói is summoned by his school principal for a meeting with an educational specialist, where intrusive questions lead to an embarrassing situation for the specialist. This encounter deepens Nói's resentment towards authority.

After pulling an outrageous prank on his math teacher, Nói is expelled from school. This incident further distances him from his father, adding to the tension in their relationship.

In an attempt to rebel and escape reality, Nói visits a local bar to drink despite being underage. His actions culminate in being thrown out, showcasing his futile attempts to find freedom.

Desperate to find Íris, Nói climbs onto Óskar's roof, only to learn she has been sent away. This news deepens his sense of isolation and despair as he faces dwindling hope.

Nói's grandmother seeks the help of a local fortune teller, Gylfi, who delivers a grim prediction about Nói's future. Filled with disbelief and anger, Nói dismisses the fortune's implications.

Quitting his job as a grave digger, Nói attempts a foolish bank robbery but is humiliated by the bank manager. Feeling defeated, he decides to withdraw his meager savings to buy a suit instead.

In a last-ditch effort to escape his dreary existence, Nói steals a car but becomes stuck in the snow. He is caught by the police and ironically bailed out by his father, which only increases the tension between them.

An avalanche devastates Nói's life when it hits his home, tragically claiming the lives of both his grandmother and father. As he reflects on his loss amidst the ruins, the View-Master serves as a haunting reminder of his lost dreams.