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Let the River Flow

7.020231h 58mMovieDrama

During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of her heritage and conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in, even…

DirectorOle Giæver
WriterOle Giæver
ProducersMaria Ekerhovd·Axel Helgeland

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 7 other countries

Let the River Flow isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ole Giæver

EIElla Marie Hætta Isaksen
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen
Ester
GEGard Emil Elvenes
Gard Emil Elvenes
Mihkkal
SJSofia Jannok
Sofia Jannok
Risten
BNBeaska Niillas
Beaska Niillas
Piera
MKMarie Kvernmo
Marie Kvernmo
Marit
FSFinn Arve Sørbøe
Finn Arve Sørbøe
Stein
WSWilliam Sigvaldsen
William Sigvaldsen
Thomas
MSMary Sarre
Mary Sarre
Áhkku
IBIvar Beddari
Ivar Beddari
Gøran
MBMaria Bock
Maria Bock
Principal
IIIngá Elisá Påve Idivuoma
Ingá Elisá Påve Idivuoma
Sami Colleague
HHHanne Mathisen Haga
Hanne Mathisen Haga
Siv Anita

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Let the River Flow — streaming FAQ

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No, Let the River Flow is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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