Tongue Cutters (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Tongue Cutters is a notable film directed by Solveig Melkeraaen.
What it’s about. Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines we find Tobias (10). In front of him is a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening pace he slices and cuts the tongues off the heads, and puts them on a big nail. In the northern part of Norway Tobias and many other children work as cod tongue cutters. The tongues are considered a delicacy, and they are exported around the world to countries like China and Japan. But in Northern Norway they are simply everyday food when in season. The children start from the age of 6, and can earn a lot of money during a winter season. This job has always been reserved for the children, as long as the fishing industry has existed.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tongue Cutters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tongue Cutters page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tongue Cutters (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tongue Cutters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tongue Cutters worth watching?
- Tongue Cutters holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Tongue Cutters released?
- Tongue Cutters was released in 2017.