Whispers of Reindeer Milk

In an alternative Sámi universe, the primordial knowledge of colonialism has been removed. The journey to the heart of the land is exciting, meditative and without a shred of hurry.

Cast

Mihkkal Hætta

as

Gáddjá Haarla Pieski

as

Hildá Länsman

as

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