At the age of nine, Elsa sees Robert Isaksson (Martin Wallström) kill a reindeer on Sámi land; he gets away with the crime and ten years later the conflict between the majority and the reindeer-herding minority reaches a boiling point.

A screen adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel that crams a bunch of social issues into its relatively short running time, while also trying to offer thrills as we’re headed to a showdown between gutsy Elsa and the psychotic Robert.

Still, the filmmakers find a balance between its ambitions, as well as tension and authenticity. Appealingly shot in northern Sweden.

2024-Sweden. VOD. 107 min. Color. Widescreen. Directed by Elle Márjá Eira. Screenplay: Peter Birro. Novel: Ann-Helén Laestadius. Cinematography: Ken Are Bongo. Cast: Elin Kristina Oskal (Elsa), Martin Wallström (Robert Isaksson), Lars-Ánte Wasara (Mattias), Magnus Kuhmunen, Ánne Lájlá Westerfjell Kalstad, Inger Gunhild Maria Tapio.

Trivia: Original title: Stöld.