No Rest for the Wicked

Set in 1862 on the isolated Faroe Islands, the story follows Baldur, a local fisherman whose life changes upon meeting Helge, a rugged whaler. As a mutual attraction develops between the two men, their forbidden relationship eventually triggers destructive and mystical natural forces following a tragedy. While the local villagers unite to fight this emerging evil, Baldur and Helge remain determined to preserve their connection.

The film was directed by Kasper 'Kalle' Skovsbøl, who previously directed Sorte måne in 2015. The screenplay was written by Rasmus Birch and produced by Lars Bredo Rahbek. The cast features Egor Venned in the role of Baldur and Pilou Asbæk as Helge, alongside Sofia Nolsøe Mikkelsen, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Kjartan Hansen, and Nicolaj Falck.

This co-production between Denmark, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands was produced by SF Studios, Truenorth, and Outlier Projects. Released on September 3, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 103 minutes. It has received a high rating of 9/10 on TMDB, though this is based on a single vote.