An eloquent coming-of-age drama set in 1930s Sweden that revolves around a spellbinding performance by young Lene Cecilia Sparrok.

"Sami Blood" is a beautiful, haunting film, anchored by a startlingly accomplished lead performance. It has the feeling of a distant memory - one that is neither entirely pleasant nor painful, but persistent.

The film's success comes from how Kernell's skills as a director match the ambitions of her script.

This Swedish film looks at racism facing a particular native group, but its themes of self-identity, societal pressure and sacrifice speak to the world at large.