Brace Your Heart

A quiet, rugged drama of love and control, with a steady emotional pull and a harsh, beautiful setting.

Directed by

Amanda Kernell

Genres

Drama

Starring

Elli-Sara Valkeapää, Andte Gaup-Juuso, Vincent Niia

Overview

In a remote Sámi village high in the mountains, 20-year-old Ejva inherits her late father's reindeer herd. As she struggles to keep the herd thriving, local leader Heaika develops romantic feelings for her, and though hesitant, she feels compelled to accept. But 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. Now, Ejva must find a way to reclaim control over her life and her future.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, romantic and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, love, isolation, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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