Thicker Than Water
Thicker Than Water

Thicker Than Water

2006Movie90 minIcelandic

Pétur is an optometrist happily married to Ásta. They are expecting a child but already have a 10 year old boy named Örn. On coincidense Pétur finds out that he is not Örn's biological father.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jocelyn MoorhouseGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman named Natalie discovers she has a half-sister and a half-brother from her estranged father's other family. The film follows Natalie as she navigates this unexpected family revelation and tries to build relationships with her newfound siblings.

Critical Reception

Thicker Than Water was a television film that garnered a mixed to positive reception, primarily praised for its emotional storytelling and performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but appreciated its focus on family dynamics and overcoming past grievances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching portrayal of family reconciliation.
  • Appreciated the performances of the lead cast members.
  • Some viewers found the narrative arc to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Thicker Than Water are scarce, but generally highlight its engaging family drama and emotional resonance, with many viewers finding it a heartwarming story.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a pilot for a potential television series.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review