The Heart of the Bear - 2001

A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation. The natives he meets introduce him to the myths of the north. The first is a young village teacher who wants to be a good wife to him. The second is a wild and untameable native who becomes his mythical bear-woman. When he accidentally kills a great black bear, his own shadow-creature, he burdens himself with guilt. However, he is given a chance of finding his inner balance. A romantic drama with mythical elements and breathtaking landscapes.

124min
2001
15+
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

About The Heart of the Bear

The Heart of the Bear Overview

A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation. The natives he meets introduce him to the myths of the north. The first is a young village teacher who wants to be a good wife to him. The second is a wild and untameable native who becomes his mythical bear-woman. When he accidentally kills a great black bear, his own shadow-creature, he burdens himself with guilt. However, he is given a chance of finding his inner balance. A romantic drama with mythical elements and breathtaking landscapes.

Age Rating: 15+
Runtime: 124min

Extra details

Original Title: Karu süda
Original Language: Russian
Directed By: Arvo Iho
Production Companies
Studio Fáma 92Faama FilmCumulus Projekt4S ProductionManfred Durniok FilmproduktionLenfilm