Foreigner
Foreigner

Movie spotlight

Foreigner

2016
Movie
13 min
English

A young woman adrift between worlds, one rooted in her past and one promising her future. Something is absent, missing, irretrievable.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Erlendur SveinssonGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young Icelandic woman living in London struggles with isolation and the overwhelming nature of city life. After a difficult breakup, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous relationship with a mysterious stranger who seems to offer solace but harbors a dark secret. As her life unravels, she must confront her own vulnerabilities and the unsettling reality of her new entanglement.

Critical Reception

Foreigner received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, while some found the plot predictable or underdeveloped. Audiences generally appreciated the suspenseful nature of the film and its exploration of themes like loneliness and obsession.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspense.

  • Anita Briem's performance as the isolated protagonist is a standout.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but available comments suggest appreciation for the film's suspenseful build-up and emotional depth, though some viewers found the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in both Reykjavik, Iceland and London, England, to visually contrast the protagonist's roots with her current life.

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