The Black Lapp (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, The Black Lapp is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Erik Smith-Meyer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna lives with her father Karl someplace in the outskirts of northern Norway. Karl killed his ex-wife and threw her newborn coloured child into the sea when he discovered that she obviously had been unfaithful. Now Karl is being haunted by her ghost and is developing a serious drinking problem. Anna is looking for the love of her life, but there aren't many bachelors around - until they discovers another small family on the other side of the mountain. They meet a semi-alcoholized widow on Karl's age, her son Peder, and her black adopted son, Ante, that arrived from the sea on a piece of wood.
Who’s in it. The Black Lapp stars Kingsford Siayor as Ante, Eirik Junge Eliassen as Peder, Björn Granath as Presten and Kjersti Lid Gullvåg as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Black Lapp 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 The Black Lapp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Lapp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Lapp (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Lapp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Lapp worth watching?
- The Black Lapp holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Lapp?
- The Black Lapp stars Kingsford Siayor, Eirik Junge Eliassen, Björn Granath, Kjersti Lid Gullvåg and Thor-Inge Gullvåg.
- When was The Black Lapp released?
- The Black Lapp was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.