Driving Mum

Director:
Hilmar Oddsson

When Jon’s mother dies, the single most dominant person in his life passes away, his anchor is gone. Compelled to honour her last wish, he takes on a journey to bring the body across Iceland to her home village for the final rest. As they travel on, Jon’s whole existence obtains a new meaning.

Awards: Best Film, Best Original Score - Tallinn 2022

Director:
Hilmar Oddsson
Cast:
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Kristbjörg Kjeld
Tómas Lemarquis
Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson
Pálmi Gestsson
Country:
Iceland
Running time:
1h:52m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2023