Amid the breathtaking landscapes of Sápmi, reindeer herder Maia fights to protect her ancestral lands from a looming mining project. As protests rise, she turns to her charismatic uncle Lemme for help, but his presence reignites deep-buried traumas. Maia must choose: save the land at the cost of her family or surrender it to break the silence.
Elle Sofe Sara, a choreographer, director, and filmmaker from Sápmi, Norway, creates innovative works blending Sámi physicality, spirituality, and yoik. Her debut feature, “Árru,” is the world’s first Sámi yoik drama.
Norway, Sweden, Finland.
