Gavagai (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Gavagai is a drama film directed by Rob Tregenza, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. German businessman Carsten Neuer travels to Norway to finish the impossible translation of some Norwegian poems by Tarjei Vesaas into Chinese, a project of his late wife. He hires Niko, a down-on-his-luck tour guide, to drive him to the poet's home and places of inspiration to stimulate his own translation. On the road, the ghost of Carsten's wife appears to him, while Niko struggles with the sudden consequences of his girlfriend's pregnancy. On this journey, two very different men come to realize the transforming power of love, the limits of language, and the human need for friendship.
Who’s in it. Gavagai stars Andreas Lust as Carsten Neuer, Mikkel Gaup as Niko Haapasalo, Anni-Kristiina Juuso as Mari Dahl and Joakim Nango as Woman at diner.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gavagai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gavagai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gavagai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gavagai (2016)?
- In US, Gavagai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gavagai worth watching?
- Gavagai holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gavagai?
- Gavagai stars Andreas Lust, Mikkel Gaup, Anni-Kristiina Juuso and Joakim Nango.