The Boy from Lapland (1976)
A year in a Saami boys life
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.
Director: Arvid Skauge
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: December 26, 1976
Cast
- Sverre Porsanger - Ante
- Rasmus Somby - Per
- Nils Utsi - Ante's father
- Harald Karlsen - Øyvind Henriksen, fisker
- Odd Astrup - Pers far
- Ellen Anne Buljo - Antes mor
- Johan-Henrik Buljo - Henrik Magga
- Aina Eira - Antes søster
- Inger Heldal
- Sigmund Sæverud
Screenplay
Music: Kjell Karlsen
Production: Centralfilm AS
Country: Norway
Language: Northern Sami
Original Language: se
More Films by Director: Arvid Skauge
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy from Lapland about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Boy from Lapland?
- The Boy from Lapland was directed by Arvid Skauge.
- Who stars in The Boy from Lapland?
- The Boy from Lapland stars Sverre Porsanger, Rasmus Somby, Nils Utsi, Harald Karlsen, Odd Astrup, Ellen Anne Buljo.
- How long is The Boy from Lapland?
- The Boy from Lapland has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy from Lapland?
- The Boy from Lapland is a Family, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Boy from Lapland produced?
- The Boy from Lapland was produced in Norway.