Movie House: Folktales Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady

No classroom lessons or fencing, but dog sledding, surviving in the Arctic wilderness and learning to rely on each other, and on a loyal pack of Alaskan huskies. Ewing and Grady follow the youngsters on the threshold of adulthood. Uncertainty and resistance, slowly turns into personal growth, self-confidence and a deeper connection to nature and each other. In the myths of the ancient North, the Nornir weave man's destiny. In Folktales, the filmmakers show how today's young people are spinning their own threads as they rediscover themselves amid the breathtaking scenery and harsh conditions of the far north. The result is a heartwarming portrait of a generation searching for meaning and direction, far away from the frenzy of the modern world. Folktales shows how perseverance, self-reliance and kindness can transform young lives and proves that the lessons of nature are perhaps the most valuable. A film that both moves and inspires.