Original title: Á ferð með mömmu
Iceland / Estonia • Comedy/Drama • Year: 2022 • Running time: 112 min
Language: Icelandic
Synopsis:
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.
This droll road movie uses the wild landscape to powerful effect, and features the best Icelandic canine acting since Godland.
Wendy Ide: Observer (UK)
Director: Hilmar Oddsson
Cold Light (2004) / Tár úr steini (1995)
Writer: Hilmar Oddsson
Main Cast:
| Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson | Jón |
| Kristbjörg Kjeld | Mamma |
| Hera Hilmar | Bergdis |
(for full cast list, additional technical information and reviews, please visit the Driving Mum pages in IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes)