

Warrior Heart
Smerteterskel
Synopsis
Vilja, 12 years old, loves wrestling even though she is terrified of pain and loses every match. When her parents separate, Vilja’s feelings freeze. Her mum’s new boyfriend’s daughter, Thea, turns out to be the star of the wrestling club. Can Vilja overcome her fear of physical as well as emotional pain?
Top Cast
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Busan International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marianne O. Ulrichsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Marianne O. Ulrichsen
- Original Title
- Smerteterskel
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Department Leadership Roster
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Director
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Warrior Heart about?
Vilja, 12 years old, loves wrestling even though she is terrified of pain and loses every match. When her parents separate, Vilja’s feelings freeze. Her mum’s new boyfriend’s daughter, Thea, turns out to be the star of the wrestling club. Can Vilja overcome her fear of physical as well as emotional pain?
Who directed Warrior Heart?
Warrior Heart was directed by Marianne O. Ulrichsen.
Who stars in Warrior Heart?
The principal cast of Warrior Heart includes Eveline Gullbrandsen Leland, Hedda Andreassen.
When was Warrior Heart released and how long is it?
Warrior Heart was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Warrior Heart?
Warrior Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).
