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Sami Blood

2017, Swedish. Directed by Amanda Kernell.

Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sami girl. Exposed to the racism of the 1930s and phrenological examinations at her boarding school, she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve this other life she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture.

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1h 50m
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Language
Swedish
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Sami Blood is streaming on Darkroom and Viaplay in India.

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Released
3 March 2017
Original title
Sameblod
Country
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Written by
Amanda Kernell
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Is Sami Blood worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sami Blood?

Sami Blood runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).

Does Sami Blood have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Sami Blood on?

Sami Blood is streaming on Darkroom and Viaplay in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sami Blood?

If you liked Sami Blood, try Skin, The Girl in the Book, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.

Who directed Sami Blood?

Sami Blood (2017) was directed by Amanda Kernell and stars Lene Cecilia Sparrok, Mia Sparrok, Maj-Doris Rimpi.

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