The Heart of the Bear
2001, Estonian. Directed by Arvo Iho.
An inner journey into the heart of Siberia.
A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation. The natives he meets introduce him to the myths of the north. The first is a young village teacher who wants to be a good wife to him. The second is a wild and untameable native who becomes his mythical bear-woman. When he accidentally kills a great black bear, his own shadow-creature, he burdens himself with guilt. However, he is given a chance of finding his inner balance. A romantic drama with mythical elements and breathtaking landscapes.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Estonian
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- Released
- 6 September 2001
- Original title
- Karu süda
- Country
- Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Russia
- Written by
- Arvo Iho, Nikolai Baturin, Rustam Ibragimbekov
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What The Heart of the Bear is based on
The Heart of the Bear is based on The Heart of the Bear (1989) by Nikolai Baturin, published by Eesti Raamat.
1989
The Heart of the Bear
By Nikolai Baturin
Published by Eesti Raamat
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The Heart of the Bear runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
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The Heart of the Bear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heart of the Bear?
If you liked The Heart of the Bear, try Maria's Lovers, See You Soon, Dirt Music.
Who directed The Heart of the Bear?
The Heart of the Bear (2001) was directed by Arvo Iho and stars Rain Simmul, Dinara Drukarova, Ilyana Pavlova.
What is The Heart of the Bear based on?
The Heart of the Bear is based on The Heart of the Bear (1989) by Nikolai Baturin, published by Eesti Raamat.