Tale of the Sleeping Giants (2020)
Overview
Tale of the Sleeping Giants is a movie filmed entirely in Lapland in the most mythical wilderness: the mountains, lakes and rivers of Lapland. It is a journey into the rich mythology of ancient Scandinavians and Lapps told in the form of a nature movie.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $1,312,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fi |
| Popularity | 0.767 |
Directed By
Marko Röhr
Crew
Benjamin Mercer
Marko Röhr
Marko Röhr
Hanna Kauppi
Marko Röhr
Antti Tuuri
Panu Aaltio
Juha Hakanen
Teemu Liakka
Panu Aaltio
TOP CAST
Peter Franzén
Narrator (Voice)
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