Kalak
Synopsis
Jan, a nurse who is also a father, was sexually abused by his father as a teenager. Working in Nuuk, Greenland, he tries to connect to the culture with sex. When someone calls him a Kalak, a Greenlandic word with a double meaning of both a "true" and "dirty" Greenlander, he wears the epithet as a badge of honor. Ultimately, he has to confront his father.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-12
Top Cast
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Emil Johnsen
Jan
Asta Kamma August
Lærke
Berda Larsen
Karina
Connie Kristoffersen
Ella
Vigga Tukula
Nikoline
Bertram Krassel
Markus
Allie Maggie Kvist
Amanda
Søren Hellerup
Ole
Anders Mossling
Sören
Hans Jukku Noahsen
Nukappi
Lisbeth Vængtoft Noahsen
Maria
Aviana Heuser
Sara
Arnaq Carla Lynge
Karina's mother
Nino Fencker
Karina's father
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabella Eklöf
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabella Eklöf, Kim Leine, Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
- Original Title
- Kalak
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kalaallisut, Danish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Made, Manna Film, Film i Väst, Mer Film, Lemming Film, Momento Film, Polarama Greenland, Beofilm, DR, SVT, NRK, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabella Eklöf
Isabella Eklöf, Kim Leine, Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
Nadim Carlsen
Isabella Eklöf, Anna Eborn
Maria Møller Kjeldgaard
Department Leadership Roster
Isabella Eklöf
Director
Isabella Eklöf
Writer
Kim Leine
Writer
Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
Writer
Isabella Eklöf
Editor
Maria Møller Kjeldgaard
Producer
Nadim Carlsen
Director of Photography
Josephine Farsø
Production Design
Anna Eborn
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalak
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What is Kalak about?
Jan, a nurse who is also a father, was sexually abused by his father as a teenager. Working in Nuuk, Greenland, he tries to connect to the culture with sex. When someone calls him a Kalak, a Greenlandic word with a double meaning of both a "true" and "dirty" Greenlander, he wears the epithet as a badge of honor. Ultimately, he has to confront his father.
Who directed Kalak?
Kalak was directed by Isabella Eklöf.
Who stars in Kalak?
The principal cast of Kalak includes Emil Johnsen, Asta Kamma August, Berda Larsen, Connie Kristoffersen, Vigga Tukula.
When was Kalak released and how long is it?
Kalak was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is Kalak based on a book or true story?
Kalak is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Leine".