Gurin with the Foxtail

On the edge of a dusty forest a gnome named Gurin wakes to an odd penalty for his practical jokes a foxtail sprouting from his back. What starts as a curious nuisance soon tugs him toward playful misadventures since the tail seems to react to every trick he tries. In a world of talking animals and bright painted landscapes Gurin must learn to balance his mischievous streak with a sense of responsibility. Along the way he teams with friends faces unexpected dangers and discovers that humor can heal as well as ruffle feathers. The film keeps a warm light tone while inviting audiences to cheer for a tiny hero who wants to do the right thing without losing his spark works that feel vivid and inviting and this world invites repeated viewings.

Directed by Nille Tystad and John M Jacobsen, the film adapts the world created by Kjell Aukrust and Vibeke Idsøe. Released in 1998, it stands as a Norwegian animated family adventure rooted in Aukrusts humor, appealing to international audiences worldwide.

Box office figures for this title are not widely reported, and there is no publicly documented worldwide gross. The film attracted a modest audience in its home country and in select international screenings typical for Nordic animation outside Norway globally.

No major contemporary awards are documented for Gurin with the Foxtail. It is generally noted for its place in Aukrusts animated universe and for a voice cast led by Toralv Maurstad and Wenche Foss, reflecting Norwegian performing talent of the era and a strong tradition of family animation for audiences.

Reception is mixed as reflected by a modest 5.3 out of 10 from 15 votes. The story foregrounds humor with its consequences, friendship, and growth, offering a gentle message about responsibility while keeping an imaginative Nordic charm and a hopeful, kid friendly tone throughout the film for viewers and families.