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Northern Lights
“"Times when we had the powers that be on the run."”
6.2 / 10• 1978• 1h 35m•NR• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.
Cast & Crew
Robert Behling
Ray Sorensen
Lead
Joe Spano
John Sorensen
SL
Susan Lynch
Inga Olsness
RN
Ray Ness
Henrik Sorensen
MÅ
Marianna Åström-De Fina
Kari
HN
Helen Ness
Jenny Sorensen
TR
Thorbjörn Rue
Thor
NE
Nick Eldredge
Sven
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Hanson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Northern Lights is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
