Lovers of the Arctic Circle

Lovers of the Arctic Circle

1998 · 112 min · ES · R · 7.3 (281 votes)
Dir. Julio Medem · Starring Najwa Nimri, Fele Martínez, Nancho Novo, Maru Valdivielso, Sara Valiente, Peru Medem · Music Alberto Iglesias

“Destiny cannot be denied.”

DramaMysteryRomance

As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.

VIBE

A sweeping, fate-driven romance that feels like a wistful dream. It's a magical, melancholic journey about love's enduring power, set against stark, beautiful landscapes. Perfect for quiet contemplation.

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