[ONKEL]

U.S. Premiere.

Kris lives on a derelict farm in a small Danish town, which she runs with her disabled and aging uncle. The two have a quirky but loving relationship mostly filled with daily routines and moments of comfortable silence. One day she finds herself miraculously saving the life of a newborn calf, and her dream of becoming a veterinarian, which she had put on hold to care for her uncle, is rekindled. In pursuit of her studies, she develops a friendship with the chatty veterinarian Johannes and begins to branch out into the world beyond her small farm, even starting a relationship with a young man in town. But the overprotective motherly role she plays with her uncle and the heavy workload she keeps to maintain their farm are getting in the way of her blossoming new life. This beautiful exploration of small-town Danish life is stunningly picturesque and quaintly endearing as it navigates young love and complicated relationships. Winner, Tokyo Grand Prix Best Film, 2020 Tokyo International Film Festival. Official Selection, 2020 Tallinn Black Nights and Göteborg film festivals.