Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002)

Name: Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2002
Duration: 172 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Pakak Innuksuk

2h 52m Canada

Fantasy Drama

Plot

Drawing inspiration from an ancient Inuit legend, this film unfolds in a timeless setting, exploring themes of love, jealousy, family, and power. Featuring authentic performances by Inuit actors, it vividly captures a world where men engage in brutal duels by trading punches until one falls unconscious, while love flourishes amid the caribou hunts. The characters savor walrus meat and illuminate their igloos with seal-oil lamps, showcasing a rich cultural tapestry and a profound connection to nature and community.

Cast

Natar Ungalaaq Sylvia Ivalu Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq Lucy Tulugarjuk Pakak Innuksuk Madeline Ivalu Pauloosie Qulitalik Eugene Ipkarnak Neeve Irngaut Abraham Ulayuruluk Apayata Kotierk Mary Qulitalik Luke Taqqaugaq Alex Uttak Felix Alaralak