Growth of the Soil
Norway, Denmark, Germany 2026
Dir: Hans Petter Moland
Cast: Herbert Nordrum, Asta Kamma August
Norwegian / 149m
Coming soon
A stranger appears over the mountain, carrying little more than his determination. Isak, a man without a past, seeks a place to settle and carve life from the earth. High above the tree line, he finds a barren stretch of land, as unforgiving as it is full of promise. The land tests him to his limits, until he meets Inger, a solitary woman shaped by resilience and quiet secrecy. Together, they endure the elements and build a life, cultivating both the soil and a growing family as the seasons turn. But as years pass and the world closes in, and time, hardship, and desire reshape them, one question remains: is love forever?
Norway’s Official Entry to the Academy Awards 2027
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“Stirring and spellbinding... What Hans Petter Moland's film reflects is an entire universe where, once again, there is room for us all”
— El Mundo
“A richly textured, absorbing portrait of love, sacrifice and survival... Finely balanced, truly engrossing performances from Nordrum and August give the film substantial emotional heft”
— Screen International
“Gorgeous. Nordrum and August are outstanding... Represents another significant achievement of Norwegian cinema”
— DMovies