Ömheten
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Ömheten

North of the Arctic circle, on the ancestral lands of the indigenous sami people: Kiruna, a small community built around an iron ore mine - a mine tha...t is its throbbing heart and main economic activity, feeding but also gradually destroying the ground. Here, a group of youngsters are about to take the leap in the adult age, while the ground literally trembles under their feet. From the winter cold to summer greenery, they will fight with themselves and the world around them, learning to live, love and dream - while the city also is in a time of change, forced to move elsewhere due to the explosions mining the ground. Show More

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Ömheten is a captivating coming-of-age story set in Kiruna, a small community in the Arctic Circle that relies heavily on its iron ore mine for economic stability. This mine, however, poses the threat of gradually destroying the very ground upon which the town is built. As the young residents of Kiruna navigate their way into adulthood, they must also contend with the unpredictable tremors caused by the mine.

From the freezing winter cold to the vibrant summer greenery, these youngsters are faced with a changing world both within themselves and in their surroundings. They strive to find their place in a town that is on the brink of relocation due to the explosive mining operations.

Through their journey, they learn valuable life lessons about love, friendship, and the power of dreams. As the city grapples with the need to move elsewhere, the characters find solace and strength in their connections to each other and the land.

Ömheten explores themes of resilience, adaptation, and the delicate balance between progress and preservation. This poignant film showcases the beauty of the Arctic landscape and the struggles faced by a community that must evolve to survive.