The Heart of the Bear
Original title: Karu süda
“An inner journey into the heart of Siberia.”
Overview
A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation. The natives he meets introduce him to the myths of the north. The first is a young village teacher who wants to be a good wife to him. The second is a wild and untameable native who becomes his mythical bear-woman. When he accidentally kills a great black bear, his own shadow-creature, he burdens himself with guilt. However, he is given a chance of finding his inner balance. A romantic drama with mythical elements and breathtaking landscapes.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Arvo Iho
- Writers
- Nikolai Baturin, Arvo Iho, Rustam Ibragimbekov, Arvo Valton
- Producer
- Mati Sepping
- Production
- Studio FÁMA 92, Faama Film, Cumulus Projekt, 4S Production, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heart of the Bear rated?
The Heart of the Bear has an audience rating of 3.2 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed The Heart of the Bear?
The Heart of the Bear was directed by Arvo Iho.
When was The Heart of the Bear released?
The Heart of the Bear was released in 2001.
