German PremiereNorway 2023Language:Sami, NorwegianSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Sara Margrethe OskalWriter:Sara Margrethe OskalCinematographer:Anders HoftEditor:Anna LøvlundSound:Håkon LammetunWith:Risten Anine Gaup, Nils Ailu Kemi, Elias Ánte Pilutaq Gaup LennertProducer:Mona J. HoelProduction Company:Freedom From Fear95 min, Colour

After years in Oslo, Sami artist Lena returns to her homeland in Norwegian Sápmi with her son. There, her art is met with rejection by the traditionally-minded population. Reindeer herder Máhtte, on the other hand, is fighting for more responsibility in his family of reindeer herders. The encounter between tradition and modernity becomes a challenge for the two dissimilar characters. Oskal's feature film debut is not only one of the ten films in the competition, but also a contribution to this year's Sámi Cinema – Stories from the North focus. The film gains great authenticity from the biographical backgrounds of those involved. Like the director, both leading actors are Sámi.

Director's Biography:Directors's biography:Sara Margrethe Oskal, born in 1970, comes from Kautokeino in Norway. She studied at the Helsinki Theater Academy and the Oslo Art Academy. The award-winning performance artist and poet herded reindeer herself for 10 years.

Director's Filmography:
2023 THE FOX (SHORT)
2020 COVIDA BURIID JA BAHAS BEIVVIID (SHORT)
2018 DAUGHTER OF THE SUN (SHORT)
2015 AURORA KEEPS AN EYE ON YOU (SHORT)