Rising Moon (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Rising Moon is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Lýður Árnason, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers disagree about their mother heritage. The older brother has a lot of children but no money, he is living in his mothers house in a small sea village with his wife and four children. The younger brother has no children but a lot of money. He is living in the city with his unsatisfied wife who desparetly wants a child but cannot. When the older brother wife unexpectly gets pregnant it appears like the perfect solution. The younger brother brings the older one a proposal to adopt the unborn child but instead the older brother can keep the heritage. The older brother and his wife accepts the proposal. When their youngest daughter discovers this she gets very disappointed and makes an effort to destroy the agreement. Soon she finds out that she is not alone in her actions, her newly dead grandmother is still around, ready to help her.
Who’s in it. Rising Moon stars Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir as Beatrice, Pálmi Gestsson as Hubert, Rakel Dimar as Manda and Birta Maria Gunnarsdottir as Laura.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Moon (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rising Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rising Moon?
- Rising Moon stars Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir, Pálmi Gestsson, Rakel Dimar and Birta Maria Gunnarsdottir.
- When was Rising Moon released?
- Rising Moon was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.