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North of the Sun

Nordfor sola

2012 · 0h 46m · Documentary · Norway

Two friends discover the perfect beach at a remote Norwegian shore just above the Arctic Circle and decide to spend the winter here – surfing. Building a hut from driftwood and living on expired food only, the young men turn sustainable living into their own Robinson-adventure, keeping their calm even in the face of personal danger.

Directed by
Jørn Nyseth Ranum, Inge Wegge
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Jørn Nyseth Ranum, Inge Wegge
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