Brace Your Heart
Brace Your Heart is a drama film. directed by Amanda Kernell.
Starring Elli-Sara Valkeapää, Andte Gaup-Juuso, and Vincent Niia
Synopsis
When 20-year-old Ejva inherits her father’s reindeer herd upon his death, she takes over the family tradition and struggles to keep it thriving. At the same time, the local leader Heaika develops romantic feelings for her, and though hesitant, she feels compelled to accept. Everything changes when Nejla, Heaika’s cousin, arrives, and Ejva discovers true love for the first time. Betrayed and jealous, Heaika reacts harshly, leaving Ejva with a condition that makes her hands shake uncontrollably, threatening her ability to care for the herd. Ejva must find a way to reclaim control over her life and her future.
Quick Facts
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- In Production
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Sweden
- Forest People
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Invictus
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- The Danish Film Institute
- International Sámi Film Institute
- Nordisk Film & TV Fond
- Eurimages
- Icelandic Film Centre
- Bulgarian National Film Center
- UiT Norges arktiske universitet
- Filmpool Nord
- SVT
- Film i Väst
- Compass Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brace Your Heart about?
When 20-year-old Ejva inherits her father’s reindeer herd upon his death, she takes over the family tradition and struggles to keep it thriving. At the same time, the local leader Heaika develops...
Who directed Brace Your Heart?
Brace Your Heart was directed by Amanda Kernell.
Who are the main actors in Brace Your Heart?
The main cast of Brace Your Heart includes Elli-Sara Valkeapää, Andte Gaup-Juuso, Vincent Niia.