Far North
“In this brutal land, a stranger threatens their survival.”
Synopsis
In the arctic, as Saiva is being born, a shaman declares that she is evil and will bring harm to all who become involved with her. Saiva is cast out of her tribe of herders and grows up to live a nomadic existence with Anja, a young woman she adopts as an infant. Then Loki, an injured and starving soldier, stumbles into their isolated lives. The women nurse him back to health, but treachery, violence and doom await them all.
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Far North - OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Britspotting Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Screenplay & Story
- Asif Kapadia, Tim Miller
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- Far North
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $93K
- Production Studios
- Natixis Coficiné, Soficinéma, Celluloid Dreams, Le Bureau, Cofinova 3, Dreamachine, The Bureau, PJB Picture Company, Film4 Productions, Ingenious Media, FilmCamp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asif Kapadia
Asif Kapadia, Tim Miller
Dario Marianelli
Roman Osin
Ewa J. Lind
Bertrand Faivre, Petter J. Borgli, Vincent Gadelle, Peter Touche, Duncan Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Asif Kapadia
Director
Bertrand Faivre
Producer
Asif Kapadia
Screenplay
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Roman Osin
Director of Photography
Ewa J. Lind
Editor
Petter J. Borgli
Producer
Vincent Gadelle
Producer
Ben Scott
Production Design
Ben Scott
Costume Design
Gérard Lesage
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Miller
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far North about?
In the arctic, as Saiva is being born, a shaman declares that she is evil and will bring harm to all who become involved with her. Saiva is cast out of her tribe of herders and grows up to live a nomadic existence with Anja, a young woman she adopts as an infant. Then Loki, an injured and starving soldier, stumbles into their isolated lives. The women nurse him back to health, but treachery, violence and doom await them all.
Who directed Far North?
Far North was directed by Asif Kapadia.
Who stars in Far North?
The principal cast of Far North includes Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Krusiec, Sean Bean, Gary Pillai, Bjarne Østerud.
When was Far North released and how long is it?
Far North was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Far North make at the box office?
Far North grossed $93K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Far North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far North was composed by Dario Marianelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Far North?
Far North holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).