Falcons (2002): Cast & Plot
Falcons is a 2002 drama directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, starring Keith Carradine as Simon, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir and Hark Bohm. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Icelandic Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Falcons About?
The premise of Falcons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Simon, a mysterious man haunted by his past, returns to Iceland intending to end his troubled life. He meets a young woman, Dúa, who may be his daughter. When Dúa is pursued by police, Simon abandons his death plan and helps her. They flee to Hamburg, smuggling an Icelandic falcon—once the Vikings’ prized export—to sell it to wealthy Arab buyers.
Falcons Cast & Characters
Keith Carradine leads the cast as Simon, with Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir as Dúa and Hark Bohm as Man of the World. Directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
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Keith Carradine as Simon - Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir as Dúa
- Hark Bohm as Man of the World
- Axel Prahl as Car Rental Dealer
Also Starring in Falcons
· 23 more- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson Cop (as Ingvar E. Sigurðsson)
- Volker Michalowski Antiques Seller
- Magnús Ólafsson Lobbi
- Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir Barmaid
- Theodór Júlíusson Bus Driver
- Ramin Yazdani Scarface
- Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir Nurse
- Friðrik Friðriksson Young Policeman
- Guðmundur Ólafsson Doctor
- Margrét Ólafsdóttir Auntie
- Geo von Krogh Salvation Army Host
- Randver Þorláksson Customs Officer
- Ómar Ragnarsson TV Reporter #2
- Bernd Gajkowski Bartender in Lübeck
- Darren Foreman American #1
- Rafi Guessous Doorman
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- Marisa Calcagno Sabine
- Jóhanna Vigdís Hjaltadóttir TV Reporter #1
- Örlygur Kristfinnsson Gallerist
- Glenn Robert Hodge American #2
- Frank Wieczorek Sad Man
- Werner Karle Jung Shady looking Man
- Pétur Ólafsson Uncle Tóti (uncredited)
Falcons Plot Summary
What happens in Falcons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon, Keith Carradine, an ex-convict, returns to Iceland—the land of his mother’s birth—to visit relatives and search for the loneliest place in the world to end his life. In a quiet village, he meets Dúa, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, a young Icelandic woman whose presence is at once captivating and peculiar. Dúa tends a caged falcon she hopes to tame, a symbol of life she clings to, but keeping such a bird in captivity is illegal, and their budding connection soon treads on dangerous ground.
Full summary
The whole story of Falcons, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Falcons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the ex‑convict protagonist?
Falcons Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Соколы” and “猎鹰”.
- Also known as
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- Соколы
- 猎鹰
- Islandfalken
- Sokoli
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Falcons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Falcons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Falcons?
Falcons runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Falcons released?
Falcons was released on September 27, 2002.
Who directed Falcons?
Falcons was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
More films by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson Who is in the cast of Falcons?
Falcons stars Keith Carradine as Simon, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir as Dúa and Hark Bohm as Man of the World, among 27 credited actors.
Does Falcons have a post-credit scene?
No. Falcons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Falcons in?
The original language of Falcons is Icelandic.
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