100 kilometers separate Henny's dreams of dance school from her life in Norsjö, where she and Elvira face the challenges of youth and community decline.
Synopsis
100 kilometers separate Henny's dreams of dance school from her life in Norsjö, where she and Elvira face the challenges of youth and community decline.
Synopsis
Henny From and Elvira Redlund spend their final year of junior high in Norsjö, a small town in northern Sweden. Henny dreams of attending dance school 100 km away, while Elvira seeks stability after her mother's death and applies to a local high school facing closure. Their evenings are filled with conversations about youth, love, and friendship as they drive in Henny's rebuilt black Volvo Epa-tractor. The film also addresses the political challenges and budget cuts impacting rural communities in Sweden.
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Why Watch
- Meet Henny and Elvira in Norsjö, Sweden.
- Find out about rural depopulation issues.
- See Henny's rebuilt black Volvo Epa-tractor.
Did You Know
- Henny dreams of attending dance school 100 km away from Norsjö.
- Elvira applies to a local high school facing closure due to low enrollment.
- The film's duration is 62 minutes.
- The documentary was directed by Lisa Josephson.
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What is the main setting of the documentary Heart North?
The main setting of Heart North is the small community of Norsjö in northern Sweden.
What are the aspirations of the main characters Henny and Elvira?
Henny dreams of attending dance school in a city 100 km away, while Elvira seeks stability in Norsjö after the loss of her mother.
What challenges does the local high school in Norsjö face?
The local high school in Norsjö faces closure due to a lack of applicants.
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