Far North (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Far North is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Asif Kapadia, running about 89 minutes. “In this brutal land, a stranger threatens their survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the arctic, as Saiva is being born, a shaman declares that she is evil and will bring harm to all who become involved with her. Saiva is cast out of her tribe of herders and grows up to live a nomadic existence with Anja, a young woman she adopts as an infant. Then Loki, an injured and starving soldier, stumbles into their isolated lives. The women nurse him back to health, but treachery, violence and doom await them all.
Who’s in it. Far North stars Michelle Yeoh as Saiva, Michelle Krusiec as Anja, Sean Bean as Loki and Bjarne Østerud as Shaman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Far North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far North tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far North (2008)?
- In US, Far North is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far North worth watching?
- Far North holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far North?
- Far North stars Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Krusiec, Sean Bean, Bjarne Østerud and Gary Pillai.
- When was Far North released?
- Far North was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.