---
title: "Far North"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/far-north-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8471
imdb_id: "tt0860866"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 57
content_rating: "R"
---

# Far North (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/far-north-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Far North is an independently produced drama, thriller, romance, and crime film released in 2008 and directed by Asif Kapadia. The screenplay is based on a short story written by Sara Maitland. The narrative, which features narration by the character Saiva, explores the life of a woman living in the arctic. At the time of her birth, a shaman declared that Saiva was evil and would bring harm to anyone who became involved with her. Following this prophecy, she was cast out of her tribe of herders and eventually adopted an infant named Anja. The two women maintain a nomadic existence in the isolated arctic wilderness. Their lives change when Loki, an injured and starving soldier, stumbles upon them. Although the women nurse the stranger back to health, his arrival leads to treachery, violence, and doom for all involved. The film screened at various festivals in 2007 and 2008 before receiving an American DVD release on September 23, 2008. It has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Asif Kapadia
- **Networks / Studios**: Natixis Coficiné, Soficinéma, Celluloid Dreams

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michelle Yeoh** as *Saiva*
- **Michelle Krusiec** as *Anja*
- **Sean Bean** as *Loki*
- **Gary Pillai** as *Ivar*
- **Bjarne Østerud** as *Shaman*
- **Sven Henriksen** as *Ivar's father*
- **Neeru Agarwal** as *Ivar's mother*
- **Per Egil Aske** as *Andrei*
- **Espen Prestbakmo** as *Baldy*
- **Nannan Yang**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Far North online?
Far North is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Far North worth watching?
Far North holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 57 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Far North and when was it released?
Far North is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Far North?
Far North was directed by Asif Kapadia.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Far North — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8471)
- [Far North (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8471-far-north/cast)
- [Far North (2007 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_North_(2007_film))
- [Far North (2007) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0860866/?bypassRefViewPref=1)
- [Far North (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/far-north/credits)

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