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Lovers of the Arctic Circle

R19981h 52mJulio Medem
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 82%

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"Destiny cannot be denied."

As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.

DramaMysteryRomance
First TimeSuicideSibling RelationshipLove Of One's LifeBecoming An AdultLove At First SightPilotScandinaviaCoincidenceFate

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What is Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998) about?

As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.

Who stars in Lovers of the Arctic Circle?

Lovers of the Arctic Circle stars Najwa Nimri (Young Ana), Fele Martínez (Young Otto), Nancho Novo (Álvaro), Maru Valdivielso (Olga), Sara Valiente (Child Ana). The film was directed by Julio Medem.

How long is Lovers of the Arctic Circle?

Lovers of the Arctic Circle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is Lovers of the Arctic Circle worth watching?

Lovers of the Arctic Circle holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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