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My Fathers' Daughter
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My Fathers' Daughter

2025-04-11 · 78 min · ★ 5.5

Drama

Elvira, a confident Sámi teenager, firmly believes that her lesbian single mother conceived her at a Danish fertility clinic. She often daydreams about her father, envisioning him as a charismatic movie star. However, her world is turned upside down when her real biological father unexpectedly steps into her life.

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Directors
Egil Pedersen
Production companies
Filmpool Nord, Bautafilm, Oktober, Paasan, Rein Film
Countries
Finland, Norway, Sweden
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah Olaussen EiraSarah Olaussen EiraElvira
Ingá Elisá Påve IdivuomaIngá Elisá Påve IdivuomaBeate
Aslat Mahtte GaupAslat Mahtte GaupTerje
Amund LodeAslat
Ánne Mággá WigeliusÁnne Mággá WigeliusRita
Sara Sofia MiennaSara Sofia MiennaMargrethe
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauNikolaj Coster-WaldauNikolaj Coster-Waldau
Sverre PorsangerSverre PorsangerHeadmaster of the school
Mikkel GaupMikkel GaupTeacher
Sarah Felicia Rasmus LabbaKatrine
Ella Margrethe Smuk BuljoMonica
Mary SarreMary SarreBoles
Gard Emil ElvenesGard Emil ElvenesUksafákta 1
Ingá Márjá SarreIngá Márjá SarreUrsafákta 2
Kristoffer Anker GustavsenJournalist
Ken Arne BroxServant of crime

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