Logline
A Viking slave couple facing a severe threat to their newborn child they flee their Chieftain and an epic hunt begins.
Synopsis
In a Nordic Country in year 800, the slave smith and slave woman escape their cruel Viking chieftain to save their newborn infant which leads to a lifelong pursuit and a fight for freedom under influence of battle between AEsir Gods and Christian Mission. A new missionary from the south is a possibility for the poorest but also a danger for old habits and beliefs which will part the slave couple and lead to upraise.
Future
"The screenplay’s original premise and intriguing approach make it stand out clearly among other films that possess a similar setting. Therefore, it is likely that it will do sufficiently well in a commercially competitive environment. Furthermore, the fact that it is based on a critically acclaimed literary classic indicates that the basis of the plot has already garnered good reception, which increases the screenplay’s chances of success." (The Golden Script Competition)
The Author
The film is based on the book written by swedish author Jan Fridegård. The Trilogy consists of Land of Wooden Gods, Sacrificial Smoke and People of the Dawn.
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