A Sámi Wedding – Episodes 1 & 2 Review
First Reaction – A Sámi Wedding is a wonderful introduction to wanting to be accepted to the world around you.
Director: Åse Kathrin Vuolab, Pål Jackman
Writer: Jorgen Hjerdt, Pauline Wolff, Åse Kathrin Vuolab (Screenplay)
Cast
- Sara Marhretha Oskal (Klaus)
- Ante Siri (Let the River Flow)
- Inga Marja Utsi
- Ivan Alksander Sara Buljo
- Craig Stein
Plot: A low-ranking Sámi woman hopes her son’s marriage will boost her social standing. However, the complexities of wedding preparations threaten to derail her aspirations for improved status within the community.
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on A Sámi Wedding
Recap
The show follows Garen (Oskal) a low-ranking Sámi woman whose son Henry (Siri) is getting married soon. She is hoping it will improve her social standing within the community. However, the preparations are complicated and cause a stir in her life.
Best Parts
This builds us into an interesting world, where people from different cultures are treated differently. It shows how one woman has done everything right for her family, but is still looked down by the community. This presents every side of the world and how people are walked over in some worlds and given opportunities in others. The performances are strong throughout and keep us wanting to see what the next chapter will be.
Final Thoughts – A Sámi Wedding is a great entry to a cultural introduction to traditions.
