***inc. filmed Q&A after the film***
On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along with their four children Ulv, Falk, Freja, and Ronja are self-sufficient. They practice home-schooling and strive for a closely-knit family dynamic in harmony with nature. However, when tragedy strikes the family, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.
“Beautiful, heart-wrenching and ultimately hopeful
Patrick Barkham, The Guardian
“Exquisitely heartbreaking” Variety
“Suffused with magic, tragedy, and gaining wisdom both old and new.” The Curb
“A real-life Captain Fantastic.” Weekly Wilson
“Wonderful…. …will resonate with anyone who holds close the desire to live wild and free”
Juno Magazine