Bye Bye Blue Bird
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Bye Bye Blue Bird

After having lived for a number of year's abroad, the two friends Rannvá and Barba return for a visit to their native country, the Faroe Islands. They... feel that they have outgrown the small island community, present themselves in outrageous colourful clothing and with a superior attitude to all things Faroes. The real purpose of their visit is to solve unfinished family matters, but they soon loose the grip, and find themselves fleeing the answers they came looking for. The girls are "rescued" by Rúni, a local fisherman, who gives them a lift in his old Ford Granada, decorated with zebra covers, flower lights and a stuffed crocodile in the back. On their journey up north they meet, among others, a fallen rock-singer, missionary grandparents, thirsty wedding guests and a Jesus wannabe. Rúni is constantly running errands, there is always someone he has to meet. Who is this silent, shy man? What is his curious business? And why does he get more bruised after each errand? The short route north develops into a long roundabout, across the islands. Skeletons start popping out of the closet. This is a film about hypocrisy, broken dreams, unfortunate fate, and finding oneself. The story is told with a mixture of sadness and satirical humour, just like life so often presents itself.
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In Bye Bye Blue Bird, Rannvá and Barba, two friends who have lived abroad for several years, return to their native country, the Faroe Islands. They come back with a sense of superiority, dressed in outrageous colorful clothes, and consider themselves to have outgrown the small island community. However, their real motive for the visit is to address unresolved family issues.

Their plans quickly unravel, and they find themselves fleeing from the answers they were seeking. Along the way, they are rescued by Rúni, a local fisherman driving an eccentric car adorned with zebra covers, flower lights, and a stuffed crocodile. As they travel together, they encounter various characters, including a fallen rock singer, missionary grandparents, and a Jesus wannabe.

Rúni seems to always be running errands and meeting people. As the journey progresses, his mysterious business becomes apparent, and Rannvá and Barba are left wondering about his true nature. The film explores themes of hypocrisy, shattered dreams, unfortunate circumstances, and self-discovery.

Bye Bye Blue Bird tackles these themes with a blend of poignant sadness and satirical humor, reflecting the complexity of real life. As the characters navigate their way through the Faroe Islands, skeletons from the past emerge, revealing hidden truths and forcing them to confront their own realities.

Also Known As:

Bye Bye Blue Bird

Release Date:

30 Jul 1999

Writers:

Katrin Ottarsdóttir

Awards:

5 wins & 3 nominations

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