The Boy from Lapland

Overview

A year in the life of the Sami boy Ante. He is the son of a reindeer herder, and he dreams of taking over from his father. He loves life on the Arctic tundra, but when fall comes he has to start boarding school, while the family follows the reindeer on winter pastures. He struggles to adapt at school, but gradually he gets to know Per, who becomes his best friend. Together they plan the future. When the family has to make a difficult choice, Ante feels betrayed and disappointed. But Ante does not give up on his dream of a life on the tundra.

Directed by Arvid Skauge

Top cast

Sverre Porsanger

Ante

R

Rasmus Somby

Per

Nils Utsi

Ante's father

H

Harald Karlsen

Øyvind Henriksen, fisker

O

Odd Astrup

Pers far

E

Ellen Anne Buljo

Antes mor

J

Johan-Henrik Buljo

Henrik Magga

A

Aina Eira

Antes søster

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Inger Heldal

Sigmund Sæverud

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