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Let the River Flow
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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Plot Summary
During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, a group of teenagers discovers a hidden arsenal and decides to join the resistance movement. They face dangerous missions, betrayals, and the harsh realities of war as they fight for their freedom.
Critical Reception
Let the River Flow received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense atmosphere and performances, while some found the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling portrayal of young resistance fighters.
Commended for its historical setting and exploration of moral complexities.
Some noted the narrative could be more tightly focused.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gripping story and the bravery of the young protagonists, though a few felt certain plot points were predictable.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the true story of a group of young Danes who formed a resistance group called the 'Holger Danske' during WWII.
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