TRUE NORTH

Feature film | Fantasy, Family, Comedy

Adaptation from a children´s book by Jón Ármann Steinsson
Written by Sunna Guðnadóttir and Jón Ármann Steinsson
Director TBC
2026

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Synopsis

‍TRUE NORTH is a heartwarming Icelandic family adventure blending humor, drama and folklore into a tale of bravery, acceptance, and friendship.

When 10-year-old DÚNA, a spirited but lonely girl, is sent to live with her quirky grandparents in a small Icelandic town, she struggles to adjust. Her impulsive nature has disrupted her opera-singer mother’s career in Germany, and now, far from everything she knows, she feels lost. That changes when she meets SNOWDON, a talking polar bear who has fled his melting Arctic home. But their unlikely friendship is soon threatened by a relentless animal captor determined to cage or worse, eliminate Snowdon. As they face bullying, family secrets, and the looming danger of capture, Dúna must find the courage to stand up for what’s right and help Snowdon find acceptance. Filled with whimsical adventures, laugh-out-loud moments, and the breathtaking beauty of Iceland,

TRUE NORTH delivers a poignant message about belonging, seeing beyond appearances, and the power of believing in the impossible. A moving and magical story for children and families alike.

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