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The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

2019 · 99 min Fantasy Adventure
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen "Ash Lad" and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria, there sits a well containing the Water of Life; the only thing that can cure Kristin's parents. But some wicked Danes are also on the hunt to find the castle. If Espen and Kristin fail, it will spell the end for the brothers, the kingdom - and perhaps the entire world.

📋 Film Details

Original Title Askeladden - I Soria Moria slott
Year 2019
Country Norway
Genre Fantasy, Adventure
Director Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (123 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.

Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.

For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.

Director: Mikkel Brænne Sandemose

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.

🎭 Cast

Vebjørn Enger

Vebjørn Enger

Espen Ash Lad

Eili Harboe

Eili Harboe

Princess Kristin

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Per

Elias Holmen Sørensen

Elias Holmen Sørensen

Pål

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Ohlmann

Thorbjørn Harr

Thorbjørn Harr

Father

Gard B. Eidsvold

Gard B. Eidsvold

King Erik

Gisken Armand

Gisken Armand

Stubbekjerringa

Cyron Melville

Cyron Melville

Mogens

Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Mikkelsen

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