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 Guovdageaidnu, Sápmi, Norway, creates innovative works blending Sámi physicality, spirituality, and yoik (traditional song). Her first feature film, “Árru,” is the world’s first Sámi yoik drama.
Norway, Sweden, Finland.
