About this movie
When Mats' grandfather dies the family opens a wooden box containing evidence of the family's Sami heritage. Why has this been kept secret? Why did they stop being Sami? And why do they know so little about their history?
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based on comic
sami people
sámi culture
south sámi language
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Questions about När vi var samer
How long is När vi var samer?
När vi var samer has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed När vi var samer?
När vi var samer was directed by Johanna Sandström Lehto and released in 2025.
What genre is När vi var samer?
När vi var samer is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in När vi var samer?
The cast of När vi var samer includes Andreas Anterot, Annika Nordin, Paul Ol Jona Utsi, Malin Vispe, Anna Åsdell.
