Tale of the Sleeping Giant

December. 25,2020

Rating：

7.2

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Finnish Mythology Scandinavian Folklore

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Tale of the Sleeping Giant is a movie filmed entirely in Lapland in the most mythical wilderness: the mountains, lakes and rivers of Lapland. It is a journey into the rich mythology of ancient Scandinavians and Lapps told in the form of a nature movie.

Peter Franzén as Narrator (Voice)

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