Brace Your Heart
Garrat du Váimmu
Synopsis
In a remote Sámi village high in the mountains, 20-year-old Ejva inherits her late father's reindeer herd. As she struggles to keep the herd thriving, local leader Heaika develops romantic feelings for her, and though hesitant, she feels compelled to accept. But everything changes when Nejla, Heaika's cousin, arrives, and Ejva discovers true love for the first time. Betrayed and jealous, Heaika reacts harshly, leaving Ejva with a condition that makes her hands shake uncontrollably, threatening her ability to care for the herd. Now, Ejva must find a way to reclaim control over her life and her future.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-25
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
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Production Budget
$5.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Kernell
- Screenplay & Story
- Amanda Kernell
- Original Score
- Rebekka Karijord
- Original Title
- Garrat du Váimmu
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Bulgaria, Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Northern Sami, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Sweden, Forest People, Nordisk Film Denmark, Invictus, Svenska Filminstitutet, The Danish Film Institute, International Sámi Film Institute, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Eurimages, Icelandic Film Centre, Bulgarian National Film Center, UiT Norges arktiske universitet, Filmpool Nord, SVT, Film i Väst, Compass Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Kernell
Amanda Kernell
Rebekka Karijord
Sophia Olsson
Linda Man
Eva Åkergren
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Kernell
Director
Amanda Kernell
Writer
Sophia Olsson
Director of Photography
Sabine Hviid
Production Design
Eva Åkergren
Producer
Linda Man
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brace Your Heart
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What is Brace Your Heart about?
In a remote Sámi village high in the mountains, 20-year-old Ejva inherits her late father's reindeer herd. As she struggles to keep the herd thriving, local leader Heaika develops romantic feelings for her, and though hesitant, she feels compelled to accept. But everything changes when Nejla, Heaika's cousin, arrives, and Ejva discovers true love for the first time. Betrayed and jealous, Heaika reacts harshly, leaving Ejva with a condition that makes her hands shake uncontrollably, threatening her ability to care for the herd. Now, Ejva must find a way to reclaim control over her life and her future.
Who directed Brace Your Heart?
Brace Your Heart was directed by Amanda Kernell.
Who stars in Brace Your Heart?
The principal cast of Brace Your Heart includes Elli-Sara Valkeapää, Andte Gaup-Juuso, Vincent Niia, Nils Peder Gaup, Siri Marakatt.
When was Brace Your Heart released and how long is it?
Brace Your Heart was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Brace Your Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brace Your Heart was composed by Rebekka Karijord.