The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

Overview

Based on the journal of Knud Rasmussen's "Great Sled Journey" of 1922 across arctic Canada. The film is shot from the perspective of the Inuit, showing their traditional beliefs and lifestyle. It tells the story of the last great Inuit shaman and his beautiful and headstrong daughter; the shaman must decide whether to accept the Christian religion that is converting the Inuit across Greenland.

Top Cast

Pakak Innuksuk

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Leah Angutimarik

Apak

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Neeve Irngaut

Orulu

Natar Ungalaaq

Nuqallaq

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Samueli Ammaq

Umik

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Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

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