Heart of Light
Qaamarngup uummataa
Synopsis
When the humiliation and grief of his eldest son's shooting rampage and subsequent suicide threatens to pull him under, Rasmus leaves his family and tight-knit community and heads into Greenland's bleak landscape. As he journeys forth aimlessly on an old dogsled, he eventually finds solace in the form of a mystical hermit.
Top Cast
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Rasmus Lyberth
Rasmus
Vivi Nielsen
Marie
Kenneth Rasmussen
Simon
Knud Petersen
Laila Rasmussen
Karina
Agga Olsen
Magdalene
Jens Davidsen
Præst
Søren Hauch-Fausbøll
Værtshusgæst
Asger Reher
Politichef
Karina Skands
Pige i Telt
Julie Carlsen
Pige i Talt
Julie Carlsen
Pige i Telt
Anda Kristiansen
Niels Platou
Knud Kleist
Emilie Fritsen
Ono Fleischer
Nina Kreutzmann Jørgensen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Auckland Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Grønlykke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grønlykke, Hans Anthon Lynge
- Original Score
- Joachim Holbek
- Original Title
- Qaamarngup uummataa
- Country of Origin
- Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Kalaallisut
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ASA Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Grønlykke
Jacob Grønlykke, Hans Anthon Lynge
Joachim Holbek
Dan Laustsen
Wadt Thomsen
Henrik Møller-Sørensen
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Grønlykke
Director
Jacob Grønlykke
Writer
Hans Anthon Lynge
Writer
Dan Laustsen
Director of Photography
Joachim Holbek
Original Music Composer
Wadt Thomsen
Editor
Henrik Møller-Sørensen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of Light about?
When the humiliation and grief of his eldest son's shooting rampage and subsequent suicide threatens to pull him under, Rasmus leaves his family and tight-knit community and heads into Greenland's bleak landscape. As he journeys forth aimlessly on an old dogsled, he eventually finds solace in the form of a mystical hermit.
Who directed Heart of Light?
Heart of Light was directed by Jacob Grønlykke.
Who stars in Heart of Light?
The principal cast of Heart of Light includes Rasmus Lyberth, Vivi Nielsen, Kenneth Rasmussen, Knud Petersen, Laila Rasmussen.
When was Heart of Light released and how long is it?
Heart of Light was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart of Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of Light was composed by Joachim Holbek.