Far North movie poster

Far North

"In this brutal land, a stranger threatens their survival."

October 9, 2008 1h 29m 6.0/10 (55 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Far North is a drama/thriller film. directed by Asif Kapadia. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Krusiec, and Sean Bean

Synopsis

In the arctic, as Saiva is being born, a shaman declares that she is evil and will bring harm to all who become involved with her. Saiva is cast out of her tribe of herders and grows up to live a nomadic existence with Anja, a young woman she adopts as an infant. Then Loki, an injured and starving soldier, stumbles into their isolated lives. The women nurse him back to health, but treachery, violence and doom await them all.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 9, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (55 votes)
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Box Office $92.8K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$92,767

Production Companies

  • Natixis Coficiné
  • Soficinéma
  • Celluloid Dreams
  • Le Bureau
  • Cofinova 3
  • Dreamachine
  • The Bureau
  • PJB Picture Company
  • Film4 Productions
  • Ingenious Media
  • FilmCamp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Far North about?

In the arctic, as Saiva is being born, a shaman declares that she is evil and will bring harm to all who become involved with her. Saiva is cast out of her tribe of herders and grows up to live a n...

Who directed Far North?

Far North was directed by Asif Kapadia.

How long is Far North?

Far North has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Far North released?

Far North was released on October 9, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Far North?

The main cast of Far North includes Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Krusiec, Sean Bean, Gary Pillai, Bjarne Østerud.