A small farm faces a change of hands, from father to daughter. This story is about tradition and finding your own way in the footsteps of others. And sheep, of course.
The farm Nystabakkan is located in the village of Engan in Nordland. After her father Terje, Rakel is the fourth generation to run the farm. She is full of enthusiasm when she takes the rails, but also aware that there is much she cannot yet do.
In «Woolly» we follow Rakel and her wife Ida in the period after the takeover. Their everyday life turns out to offer many surprising challenges, hard work and magical moments.
About the director:
Rebekka Nystabakk herself grew up on the Nystabakkan sheep farm. She is an actress, and has studied at the National Academy of the Arts in Oslo. Since she graduated, Rebekka has, in addition to acting, worked with writing, directing and developing new ideas for film and stage. This is her first feature film as a director.