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North (2009)

Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Anders Baasmo ChristiansenAnders Baasmo ChristiansenJomar Henriksen
  • Photo of Kyrre HellumKyrre HellumLasse
  • Photo of Marte AunemoMarte AunemoLotte
  • Photo of Mads Sjøgård PettersenMads Sjøgård PettersenUlrik
  • Photo of Lars OlsenLars OlsenAilo
  • Photo of Astrid SolhaugAstrid SolhaugMari
  • Photo of Even VesterhusEven VesterhusThomas
  • Photo of Ragnhild VanneboRagnhild VanneboRigmor
  • Photo of Celine EngebrigtsenCeline EngebrigtsenOverlege Kran
  • Photo of Ole DalenOle DalenSir Trøndelag

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