North
Released: 2009
Comedy, Drama
Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.
Starring: Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kyrre Hellum, Marte Aunemo, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Lars Olsen, Astrid Solhaug, Even Vesterhus, Ragnhild Vannebo
Directed by: Rune Denstad Langlo
Written by: Erlend Loe
Language: Norwegian, Northern Sami
Scenes
Jomar (Anders Baasmo Christiansen) and an old man pee together outside in the morning. They are shown from the front, but only from the waist up.
Jomar asks a woman to lead him to the toilet because he is snow-blind.
Alternate Titles
Voreia
Nord