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Odd Fish

Odd Fish

Dir. Snævar Sölvason
104 min

Emilia Perez isn’t the only film where a trans woman aces both male and female roles. Channeling something of a Will and Harper vibe, Odd Fish is an endearing dramedy that follows childhood friends Hjalti (Björn Jörundur) and Björn (newcomer Arna Magnea Danks), who run a seafood restaurant in their hometown in the scenic Westfjords during the summer. The pair are polar opposites. Front of house Hjalti is a confident family man and a big fish in town, who also heads the maritime museum, whereas cook Björn is a reserved, single guy who has always lived in his parents’ house. When the pair suddenly get an opportunity to keep their fish restaurant going all year round, Björn comes out as a trans woman and will be known as Birna from now on. These changes test their friendship, and both must face life with a new perspective to preserve what matters most. –AS

Tickets for screenings at Pop's Art Theater in Rochester can be reserved here. Passes, 6 Packs, and discounts cannot be used for Rochester screenings.

Film Details

Program: SEE ALL MSPIFF44 FILMS
Release Year: 2024
Runtime: 104 min
Country/Region: Iceland, Finland, Czechia
Language: Icelandic
Print Source: MMM Film Sales
Tags: Comedy, Drama, Dramedy, Fiction Feature, LGBTQIA+

Cast/Crew

Director: Snævar Sölvason
Producer: Júlíus Kemp, Ingvar Þórðarson
Cinematographer: Birgit Gudjonsdottir
Screenwriter: Snævar Sölvason
Editor: Bjartur Sigurdsson
Composer: Magnús Jóhann
Principal Cast: Björn Jörundur, Arna Magnea Danks

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Showtimes

Pop's Art Theater Rochester

Saturday, April 5th

The Main 1

Thursday, April 10th

The Main 5

Saturday, April 12th