Folktales

In Norse mythology, the three Norns are revered deities who weave the threads of fate, shaping the destinies of humankind. At Pasvik Folk High School in northern Norway, this ancient wisdom is reimagined to help young people forge meaningful connections in today’s world.

Guided by teachers and surrounded by the raw beauty of the Arctic landscape, students uncover their own potential while building profound relationships with the land, animals, and each other. At the heart of their journey are loyal huskies, whose companionship and resilience embody survival at the edge of the world.

Directed and produced by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, this intimate documentary captures the spirit of community, growth, and endurance. Following teenagers as they navigate life at a folk high school, the film reveals how reliance on one another—and on a pack of sled dogs—becomes a powerful rite of passage.

The documentary premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025, and was released in the United States on July 25, 2025, by Magnolia Pictures.