Under The Tree May 2026

This darkly comedic thriller, directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, explores how a seemingly trivial suburban dispute can spiral into a "bloody Jacobean tragedy".

The plot centers on two neighboring households in a Reykjavik suburb. One couple, Konrad and Eybjorg, complains that a large tree in the yard of their neighbors, Inga and Baldvin, is casting a shadow over their sun deck. Under The Tree

What begins as a petty squabble over light quickly descends into "undeclared war" involving slashed tires, security cameras, and missing pets. This darkly comedic thriller, directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar

Critics from RogerEbert.com and Rotten Tomatoes describe it as a savage satire on "neighbor rage" and the fragile nature of suburban civility. What begins as a petty squabble over light

The title refers to several distinct cultural works, most notably a critically acclaimed Icelandic film and popular holiday songs. 1. The Icelandic Film (2017)