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Brace Your Heart

Brace Your Heart

2026•1h 37m•Drama

In a remote Sámi village high in the mountains, 20-year-old Ejva inherits her late father's reindeer herd. As she struggles to keep the herd thriving, local leader Heaika develops romantic feelings for her, and though hesitant, she feels compelled to accept. But everything changes when Nejla, Heaika's cousin, arrives, and Ejva discovers true love for the first time. Betrayed and jealous, Heaika reacts harshly, leaving Ejva with a condition that makes her hands shake uncontrollably, threatening her ability to care for the herd. Now, Ejva must find a way to reclaim control over her life and her future.

Amanda Kernell · Director

Amanda Kernell · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageSE
Release DateSep 15, 2026
Budget$5,800,000

Actors

Elli-Sara Valkeapää

Ejva

Andte Gaup-Juuso

Heaika

Vincent Niia

Nejla

Nils Peder Gaup

Siri Marakatt

Risten Alida Siri Skum

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