The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
11/03/2006
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.
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Pakak Innuksuk
as Aua
Leah Angutimarik
as Apak
Neeve Irngaut
as Orulu
Natar Ungalaaq
as Nuqallaq
Samueli Ammaq
as Umik
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
as Natar
Catherine Alaralak
as Kigutikaajuk
Abraham Ulayuruluk
as Evaluarjuk
Jens Jørn Spottag
as Knud Rasmussen
Kim Bodnia
as Peter Freuchen
Jakob Cedergren
as Therkel Mathiassen
Tommy Uttak
as Taparte
Apayata Kotierk
as Anguillianuk
Cora Akkitirq
as Spirit
