Ándale (15) is a traumatized teenager who fled the war with her family and dream of a bright future in Norway. Out on the magical island she meets Kasper. They become best friends, but the past catches up with her.
Face the Wind
When you see no other options, where do you go?
Facts
- Nation
- Norway
- Language
- Persian (farsi), Norwegian
- Subtitle
- English
- Censorship
- 12+
- School
- 8-10, High school
- Producer
- Mona Johanne Hoel
- Original title
- Stå opp mot vinden
- Director
- Mona Johanne Hoel
- Year
- 2023
- Category
- Short film
- Duration
- 29m
- Genre
- Drama
Part of short film program Kort UNG
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