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An examination of how the traditions of the Sami villagers in northern Sweden is confronted with modern day society.

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Daniel Alfredson

Writer:

Kerstin Ekman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Stormare ... Klemens
Robin Lundberg Robin Lundberg ... Nejla
Rolf Degerlund Rolf Degerlund ... Mats
Marie Delleskog Marie Delleskog ... Anita
Gustav Kling Gustav Kling ... Pe Nisj
Inga Sarri Inga Sarri ... Risten
Svante Martin Svante Martin ... Henningsson
Bo Samuelsson Bo Samuelsson ... Elias (as Bo Samuelson)
Anitta Suikkari Anitta Suikkari ... Guro
Sven Henriksen Sven Henriksen ... Dorj
Nils-Josef Labba Nils-Josef Labba ... Fjellström (as Nils Josef Labba)
Åke Arvidsson Åke Arvidsson ... Poliskollegan
Annika Nordin Annika Nordin ... Åklagaren
Aksel Morisse Aksel Morisse ... Advokaten Westin
Karl Zerpe Karl Zerpe ... Ola
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An examination of how the traditions of the Sami villagers in northern Sweden is confronted with modern day society.

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Peter Stormare said this was the first film he ever made were he was allowed to speak with his real, northern Swedish accent. See more »

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The sponsor Milko is mentioned twice in the "Thanks to" section in the credits. See more »

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Big bad wolf?
20 April 2008 | by stenssonSee all my reviews

Since 1966, the wolf is preserved in Sweden. That's a controversial decision, since it takes its toll from, for instance, the Samis' reindeers. This has grown into a kind of conflict between those who live in the bigger cities in the South and Samis and hunters in the North.

This movie is about the middle-aged man (Peter Stormare), who lives alone in the wilderness, watching the reindeers. His nephew helps him. Then the wolf arrives, attacks the herd, and the plot is on.

This film shows understanding for both sides and you are forced to think and feel for yourself. It's rather obvious what will happen, but still this is told with considerable intelligence. You have seen much worse.


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Country:

Sweden | Finland | Norway

Language:

Swedish | Saami

Release Date:

4 April 2008 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Farkas See more »

Filming Locations:

Jämtlands län, Sweden See more »

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Budget:

EUR2,350,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,448,891
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Dolby Digital

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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