Blending a century of archive footage with the voices of storytellers, Seasiders follows the Norwegian coast and its people through different eras, memories and experiences. These people live at the mercy of the unruly weather and sea, far from the centers of power – facing the open horizon and the world beyond. How has this affected their disposition, sense of community and way of life? Do the people of the sea have their own distinct identity, and is it still alive today? Garnering the Launch of the Year title at the 2026 Norwegian International Film Festival, SEASIDERS is a humorous, epic and unsentimental love letter to the people who live along Norway's coastline. Combining unique historical archive footage with the passionate storytellers from the coast, the film is an abundant depiction of a culture anchoring many, and concerning everyone.
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