It’s built to get under your skin.

Fjord may not have the harrowing power of the director’s very best work, but it’s an exacting study of a contemporary social issue that’s rigorous without being clinical.

Certainly, Mungui is such a skilled director that he could easily tell you who to root for and exactly when you should feel good about standing up and cheering. But he would rather leave you twisting a bit in the wind.

Not a perfect swing by any means, but like any Mungiu film, offers ample food for thought.