Havlandet (1985)
This is a tale that has an epic scope in scenery "the northern snow-covered lands of coastal Norway" and is dramatized by moments of tumultuous stormy weather. But the focus is on Heikki (Stein Bjorn) a young man who is inspired by the northern lights to take a horse-drawn sled and make his way to the sea, hoping to come back with abundant fish. He is overtaken by a snowstorm and is forced to find shelter in a small, isolated cabin that is home to a half-crazy widow, her baby, and a blind man. Driven to arson by her internal demons, the woman destroys the cabin. She and the blind man perish, but Heikki manages to save the baby. He is now faced with an even greater challenge as he holds the infant and looks in the direction of the coastline.
Cast
- Stein Bjørn - Heikki
- Arja Saijonmaa - Hilma
- Bjørn Sundquist - Taavi
- Sven Wollter - Matti
- Anitta Suikkari - Anne-Kreeta
- Jens Bolling - Den Blinde
- Hege Sandvik - Marja
- Kaja Glomm - Hillka
- Camilla Nordwall Eriksrud - Lille-Hillka
- Harald Woll - Mauri
Screenplay
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
wilderness, poverty, aurora borealis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Havlandet about?
- This is a tale that has an epic scope in scenery "the northern snow-covered lands of coastal Norway" and is dramatized by moments of tumultuous stormy weather. But the focus is on Heikki (Stein Bjorn) a young man who is inspired by the northern lights to take a horse-drawn sled and make his way to the sea, hoping to come back with abundant fish. He is overtaken by a snowstorm and is forced to find shelter in a small, isolated cabin that is home to a half-crazy widow, her baby, and a blind man. Driven to arson by her internal demons, the woman destroys the cabin. She and the blind man perish, but Heikki manages to save the baby. He is now faced with an even greater challenge as he holds the infant and looks in the direction of the coastline.
- Who directed Havlandet?
- Havlandet was directed by Lasse Glomm.
- Who stars in Havlandet?
- Havlandet stars Stein Bjørn, Arja Saijonmaa, Bjørn Sundquist, Sven Wollter, Anitta Suikkari, Jens Bolling.
- How long is Havlandet?
- Havlandet has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Havlandet?
- Havlandet is a Drama film.
- Where was Havlandet produced?
- Havlandet was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Havlandet?
- The themes of Havlandet include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.