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The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Movie 2019 1h 39m 6.5 /10
Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose

Two princes are jailed when a poison strikes the royal couple, leaving the realm to face a shadow of treachery. The younger Espen, nicknamed Ash Lad, teams with Princess Kristin to find the fabled Soria Moria castle, said to gleam with gold and promise a cure from the Water of Life. They set out... Read more

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Two princes are jailed when a poison strikes the royal couple, leaving the realm to face a shadow of treachery. The younger Espen, nicknamed Ash Lad, teams with Princess Kristin to find the fabled Soria Moria castle, said to gleam with gold and promise a cure from the Water of Life. They set out across forests and seas, racing a band of unscrupulous Danes who also crave the treasure. Their mission becomes a test of trust and backbone as Espen negotiates clever traps and Kristin weighs royal duty against personal risk. If they succeed, the king and queen may live, and the kingdom might endure a world of looming dark magic. The tone blends action with humor and heart.

Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose, The Ash Lad In Search of the Golden Castle draws on the Ash Lad legends with a screenplay by Aleksander Kirkwood Brown. The 2019 fantasy adventure was produced as a Norwegian family film today.

Box office worldwide reached approximately 2,996,763 dollars, reflecting a modest footprint outside its home market and underscoring the niche appeal of a Norwegian family fantasy.

With a 6.5 rating from 121 votes, critics were mixed. Viewers praised the Nordic visuals and the performances of Vebjørn Enger as Espen and Eili Harboe as Kristin, while some cited pacing issues. The film centers loyalty, courage, and the pull between duty and desire in a mythic world.

Details

Release Date
August 23, 2019
Runtime
1h 39m
User Ratings
121 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure
Country
Norway
Collection
Ash Lad Collection
Studio
Maipo Film +1 more
Budget
$7,300,000
Box Office
$2,996,763
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Vebjørn Enger

Vebjørn Enger

Espen Ash Lad

Eili Harboe

Eili Harboe

Princess Kristin

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Per

Elias Holmen Sørensen

Elias Holmen Sørensen

Pål

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Ohlmann

Thorbjørn Harr

Thorbjørn Harr

Father

Gard B. Eidsvold

Gard B. Eidsvold

King Erik

Gisken Armand

Gisken Armand

Stubbekjerringa

Cyron Melville

Cyron Melville

Mogens

Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Mikkelsen

Director: Mikkel Brænne Sandemose

Written by: Aleksander Kirkwood Brown

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Two princes are jailed when a poison strikes the royal couple, leaving the realm to face a shadow of treachery. The younger Espen, nicknamed Ash Lad, teams with Princess Kristin to find the fabled Soria Moria castle, said to gleam with gold and promise a cure from the Water of Life. They set out ...

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle stars Vebjørn Enger, Eili Harboe, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Elias Holmen Sørensen, and Sidse Babett Knudsen.

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle was directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose.

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle was released on August 23, 2019.

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle is a Fantasy and Adventure film.

Vebjørn Enger plays Espen Ash Lad. He’s the younger brother who joins the quest to find Soria Moria.

Espen Ash Lad and Princess Kristin set out to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria sits a well containing the Water of Life, the only thing that can cure Kristin's parents.

Eili Harboe plays Princess Kristin. She accompanies Espen on the journey to save the kingdom.

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen plays Per, and Elias Holmen Sørensen plays Pål. They are brothers who are arrested early in the story.