Far North (2007)

A soldier's unexpected arrival affects two women's simple existence.

Director:

Asif Kapadia

Writers:

Asif Kapadia (screenplay), Sara Maitland (story),

Stars:

Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Krusiec, Sean Bean

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michelle Yeoh	...	Saiva
Michelle Krusiec	...	Anja
Sean Bean	...	Loki
Gary Pillai	...	Ivar
Bjarne Østerud	...	Shaman (as Bjarne Osterud)
Sven Henriksen	...	Ivar's father
Neeru Agarwal	...	Ivar's mother
Per Egil Aske	...	Andrei
Håkan Niva	...	Slim
Espen Prestbakmo	...	Baldy
Jan Olav Dahl	...	Soldier
Tommy Silkavuopio	...	Soldier with Boat #1
Mark van de Weg	...	Soldier with Boat #2
Daniel Wilton	...	Background Player
Thor Alexander Gundersen	...	Background Player

Storyline

A soldier's unexpected arrival affects two women's simple existence.

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Plot Keywords:

tears | strangulation | sex | canoe | nursing someone back to health | 

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Taglines:

In this brutal land, a stranger threatens their survival.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent and disturbing content, and brief sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK France

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 December 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kuzeyin Derinliklerinde

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bureau, The, Celluloid Dreams, Cofinova 3

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on a short story.

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Quotes

Loki: [Examines the antler] This is very beautiful. She's very talented. We'll be able to trade it for something useful.

User Reviews

If you're more into Hollywood blockbusters, you'll probably hate this film

This film truly is Far North of anything you've seen before. It caught me by surprise. Had second thoughts before seeing it. Was very happy to have seen it. Unusual story. Interesting. Well made. If there is something typical here its the way the director takes his time to depict the entire situation of the characters. He is not unlike other directors who are not concerned about not showing something every few minutes just to engage, excite or keep his audience. Patience is a virtue I am happy to have and which served me well in viewing this film. Those who are more into usual Hollywood fare (and those who like their films to be easily explained/understood) will probably not like this film. If you want to appreciate this film (and most works of art), you have to keep an open mind. I highly recommend this film.