Kon-Tiki

- director: Espen Sandberg Joachim Rønning
- actor: Anders Baasmo Christiansen Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen
- writer: Petter Skavlan
Synopsis:
Thor Heyerdahl is a restless spirit. His radical idea kick-starts an impossible mission. Along with five loyal crew, Thor follows an ancient path 4,300 miles across the Pacific on the fragile Kon-Tiki raft. Attacked by tidal waves, sharks and every danger the Ocean can muster, it’s six men battling nature as Kon-Tiki strives to reach land. Having sacrificed everything, even his marriage, Thor must succeed. A true story.
[courtesy of TIFF]
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