

När vi var samer
2025, Northern Sami. Directed by Johanna Sandström Lehto.
When Mats' grandfather dies the family opens a wooden box containing evidence of the family's Sami heritage. Why has this been kept secret? Why did they stop being Sami? And why do they know so little about their history?
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Northern Sami
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- Released
- 28 March 2025
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Tora von Platen
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När vi var samer is adapted from a comic.
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När vi var samer runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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När vi var samer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 2025. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like När vi var samer?
If you liked När vi var samer, try Skin, The Joy Luck Club, The Color of Friendship.
Who directed När vi var samer?
När vi var samer (2025) was directed by Johanna Sandström Lehto and stars Andreas Anterot, Annika Nordin, Paul Ol Jona Utsi.
What is När vi var samer based on?
När vi var samer is adapted from a comic.