Kalak(2024)
Kalak Synopsis
Jan, a nurse who is also a father, was sexually abused by his father as a teenager. Working in Nuuk, Greenland, he tries to connect to the culture with sex. When someone calls him a Kalak, a Greenlandic word with a double meaning of both a "true" and "dirty" Greenlander, he wears the epithet as a badge of honor. Ultimately, he has to confront his father.
Kalak (2024) is a drama film directed by Isabella Eklöf, released on March 7, 2024 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Emil Johnsen, Asta Kamma August, Berda Larsen and Connie Kristoffersen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Isabella Eklöf
- Writers:
- Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen, Isabella Eklöf, Kim Leine
- Producers:
- Maria Møller Kjeldgaard
- Cinematographer:
- Nadim Carlsen
- Production:
- Made, Manna Film, Film i Väst, Mer Film, Lemming Film, Momento Film, Polarama Greenland, Beofilm, DR, SVT, NRK, YLE
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Kalak (2024) Trailer
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Kalak Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Johnsen
as Jan
Asta Kamma August
as Lærke
Berda Larsen
as Karina
Connie Kristoffersen
as Ella
- Vigga Tukula
Vigga Tukula
as Nikoline
- Bertram Krassel
Bertram Krassel
as Markus
- Allie Maggie Kvist
Allie Maggie Kvist
as Amanda
Søren Hellerup
as Ole
Anders Mossling
as Sören
- Hans Jukku Noahsen
Hans Jukku Noahsen
as Nukappi
- Lisbeth Vængtoft Noahsen
Lisbeth Vængtoft Noahsen
as Maria
- Aviana Heuser
Aviana Heuser
as Sara
Key crew
Directed by Isabella Eklöf, written by Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen, Isabella Eklöf and Kim Leine, produced by Maria Møller Kjeldgaard.
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Kalak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Kalak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kalak online?
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Kalak (2024) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kalak?
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The main cast of Kalak (2024) includes Emil Johnsen, Asta Kamma August, Berda Larsen, Connie Kristoffersen and Vigga Tukula. The film was directed by Isabella Eklöf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kalak released?
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Kalak was released on March 7, 2024 and runs for 2h.
Is Kalak worth watching?
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Kalak (2024) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kalak?
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Yes. The official Kalak trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.