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2023118 minDrama

Let the River Flow

Is Let the River Flow a Hit or Flop?

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Is Let the River Flow worth watching? With a rating of 7.1/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Let the River Flow Synopsis

During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of her heritage and conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in, even joining in with the derogatory jokes. When her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a camp by the Alta River, where people are demonstrating against the building of a dam, Ester learns how the fight for the river is also a revolt against the years of brutal racism and discrimination against her people. After a major confrontation with the police, Mikkhal and some other Sámi decide to go to Oslo to hunger strike in front of the Parliament. Knowing what is at stake, Ester realises it is time to make a stand…

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Top Cast

Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen
Ella Marie Hætta IsaksenEster
Gard Emil Elvenes
Gard Emil ElvenesMihkkal
Sofia Jannok
Sofia JannokRisten
Beaska Niillas
Beaska NiillasPiera
Marie Kvernmo
Marie KvernmoMarit
Finn Arve Sørbøe
Finn Arve SørbøeStein
William Sigvaldsen
William SigvaldsenThomas
Mary Sarre
Mary SarreÁhkku
Ivar Beddari
Ivar BeddariGøran
Maria Bock
Maria BockPrincipal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Let the River Flow worth watching?

Yes, Let the River Flow is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.1/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama movies.

Is Let the River Flow hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.1/10), Let the River Flow is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Let the River Flow?

Let the River Flow is a Drama movie that During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of he...

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