Long Way North
Tout en Haut du Monde
dir. Rémi Chayé
France / Denmark, 2015 - 80
The year is 1892. Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat, has always been fascinated by her grandfather's life. A renowned explorer and respected scientist, he hasn't returned from his last expedition to the North Pole. Everyone except Sasha has forgotten him by now. To escape an arranged marriage and save her family's honour, the pining girl sets off to look for him. She is bound for the north, travelling on horseback, by train and finally by ship. She experiences hardships but also encounters wonderful and friendly people. A touching story told through visually magnificent animation.
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