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A grieving widow drags her chaotic family to Santa's backyard for Christmas carnage.

Lapland (2011)

Dysfunctional family chaosFestive dysfunctionNorthern grit

Overview

Recently widowed Eileen Lewis,son Pete and his wife Mandy and daughter Paula with her spouse Ray,plus the grandchildren, leave Birkenhead to spend Christmas in Lapland.

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Content warning
Grief and family reconnectionHoliday commercialization vs. authenticityGenerational conflictFinding joy after loss

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sue Johnston carries grief and grit with devastating precision.

Production

Actual Lapland locations give authentic frozen magic.

Writing

Sharp Northern dialogue that bites as much as it warms.

Best for:Family: Watch with your own chaotic relatives to feel superior.·Rewatch: Annual tradition for anyone who's survived a bad family trip.·Solo: Cozy night when you need to feel better about your relatives.
Catherine Morshead

Director

Catherine Morshead

ReleasedDec 24, 2011
Runtime1h 15m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Eileen Lewis

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Pete Lewis

Julie Graham

Julie Graham

Mandy Lewis

Keith Barron

Keith Barron

Maurice

Elizabeth Berrington

Elizabeth Berrington

Paula Cooper

William Ash

William Ash

Ray Cooper

Zawe Ashton

Zawe Ashton

Jingle Jill

Emily Joyce

Emily Joyce

Miranda

Rufus Jones

Rufus Jones

Julian

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot on location in Levi, Finland during actual -25°C conditions; cast suffered real frostbite during outdoor scenes.

Cultural

Part of Sky's early 2010s push for original British television films, this captures pre-Brexit working-class holiday aspirations.

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