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Growth of the Soil
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hans Petter Moland. With Herbert Nordrum, Asta Kamma August, Gard B. Eidsvold.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
It is late autumn. Isak fights to survive in the wilderness. One day, Inger appears over the mountain. Out of a meeting in need, love grows. In merciless nature, Isak and Inger fight to create a life together. With love as their driving force, they build the farm Sellanraa from nothing. When a dark secret comes to the surface, love is put to the test.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIt is late autumn. Isak fights to survive in the wilderness. One day, Inger appears over the mountain. Out of a meeting in need, love grows. In merciless nature, Isak…
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MoviHero lists October 27, 2026 as the release date for Growth of the Soil. Hans Petter Moland is the listed director. The listed cast includes Herbert Nordrum as Isak Sellanraa, Asta Kamma August as Inger Sellanraa, Gard B. Eidsvold as Geissler, Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Brede Olsen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 27, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 39m
DirectorHans Petter Moland
CastHerbert Nordrum as Isak Sellanraa, Asta Kamma August as Inger Sellanraa, Gard B. Eidsvold as Geissler, Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Brede Olsen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Growth of the Soil runs 2h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required8/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherIsak SellanraaIsak Sellanraa in Growth of the Soil (2026), played by Herbert Nordrum.Open character guide otherInger SellanraaInger Sellanraa in Growth of the Soil (2026), played by Asta Kamma August.Open character guide otherGeisslerGeissler in Growth of the Soil (2026), played by Gard B. Eidsvold.Open character guide
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