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202115 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Cow

202115 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

One cow unexpectedly appears in an office cafeteria, prompting chaos for Margrét, a middle-aged office worker in Reykjavík.

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Þórey Mjallhvít H. Ómarsdóttir

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One cow unexpectedly appears in an office cafeteria, prompting chaos for Margrét, a middle-aged office worker in Reykjavík.

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Þórey Mjallhvít H. Ómarsdóttirdirector

Þórey Mjallhvít H. Ómarsdóttirwriter

Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir

Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttircast

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Margrét, an office worker in Reykjavík, wakes up to an unusual sight: cows wandering through downtown streets. As she navigates her commute, she realizes she is the only person who can see these animals. The bizarre events escalate when a cow unexpectedly enters her office cafeteria, causing chaos among her colleagues. This 15-minute film, directed by Þórey Mjallhvít H. Ómarsdóttir, blends elements of fantasy with everyday life, prompting reflections on reality in an urban environment.

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