Gavagai
Originally released in 2016. Gavagai is a drama film. directed by Rob Tregenza.
Starring Andreas Lust, Mikkel Gaup, and Anni-Kristiina Juuso
Synopsis
German businessman Carsten Neuer travels to Norway to finish the impossible translation of some Norwegian poems by Tarjei Vesaas into Chinese, a project of his late wife. He hires Niko, a down-on-his-luck tour guide, to drive him to the poet's home and places of inspiration to stimulate his own translation. On the road, the ghost of Carsten's wife appears to him, while Niko struggles with the sudden consequences of his girlfriend's pregnancy. On this journey, two very different men come to realize the transforming power of love, the limits of language, and the human need for friendship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gestell Motion Picture Company
- Lichtbogen Filmproduktion
- Properfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gavagai about?
German businessman Carsten Neuer travels to Norway to finish the impossible translation of some Norwegian poems by Tarjei Vesaas into Chinese, a project of his late wife. He hires Niko, a down-on-h...
Who directed Gavagai?
Gavagai was directed by Rob Tregenza.
How long is Gavagai?
Gavagai has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Gavagai released?
Gavagai was released on October 21, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gavagai?
The main cast of Gavagai includes Andreas Lust, Mikkel Gaup, Anni-Kristiina Juuso, Joakim Nango.