Bird Hearts

Benjamin's insecurities bubble to the surface when his girlfriend Maya recounts a past sexual escapade in Brazil — and a quarter-life crisis ensues. Bird Hearts cleverly dissects Nordic liberalism and the fragility of the male ego.

Cast

André Sørum

as Benjamin

Stine Sørensen

as Maya

Steinar Klouman Hallert

as Tobias

Eline Grødal

as Veronica

Trine Wiggen

as Hege

Axel Aubert

as Rolf

Elisabeth Heradstveit

as Louise

Martin Osvold

as Edvin

Hanna Dahl Ullmann

as Lisa

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