In the Norwegian wilderness, a family seeks a wild free existence, but a tragic turn of events shatters their isolation, compelling them to adapt to the demands of contemporary society.
This begins as the tale of Maria and Nik Payne, a couple who decided to quit the rat race and make a self-sustaining farm off the grid. Building a home, tilling a garden, gathering animals and eventually having children all were seeds for what seemed like an idyllic life. But life is never straight-forward. This is a lovely film about tenderness and family and living with a purpose rooted in love, but also how difficult it is in today’s economy to actually live solely off the land. It is suffused with magic, tragedy and gaining wisdom both old and new. Director Silje Jacobsen has created an incredibly well-shot film with breathtaking scenery that captures the majestic quality of nature. (Some subtitles)
Norway 2024 Silje Evensmo Jacobsen 84m
