Numd Sjarda recounts her life story to Ilne, a blind girl that she is raising. As an unwed "bride of God", she spent a lot of time alone, feared by women and misunderstood by men, and never had children of her own. The semi-documentary feature film about the life of the Nenəj nenəče (Nenets) on the Yamal Peninsula revisits the ageing woman's past in flashbacks. Her experiences and the vibrant depiction of Nenets culture combine to form a heady blend of fiction and reality, set against the backdrop of the imposing tundra and the changing seasons.
Cast: Jana Hudi, Ljubov Lapsui, Angelina Serotetto, Viktoria Hudi, Juri Toholja
Producer: Kristiina Pervilä
Production Company: Millenium Film Oy
Numd Sjarda recounts her life story to Ilne, a blind girl that she is raising. As an unwed "bride of God", she spent a lot of time alone, feared by women and misunderstood by men, and never had children of her own. The semi-documentary feature film about the life of the Nenəj nenəče (Nenets) on the Yamal Peninsula revisits the ageing woman's past in flashbacks. Her experiences and the vibrant depiction of Nenets culture combine to form a heady blend of fiction and reality, set against the backdrop of the imposing tundra and the changing seasons.
Screenplay: Anastasia Lapsui
Cinematographer: Johannes Lehmuskallio
Editor: Juho Gartz
Music: Leena Joutsenlahti, Anna-Kaisa Liedes
Sound: Sergei Zabenin
Cast: Jana Hudi, Ljubov Lapsui, Angelina Serotetto, Viktoria Hudi, Juri Toholja
