Brightly Shining

STARGATE is a warm and heartfelt Christmas story about a father who tries his best, but it’s not enough, an older sister who tries to fill his shoes, and a little sister who never stops dreaming.

Ten-year-old Ronja lives in a apartment complex but dreams of a log cabin in the woods, where wolves howl under a starry sky. It’s December, and Dad is out of work again – until one day he lands a job selling Christmas trees. At last, the apartment smells of pine needles and the fridge is full, if only for a short while. But sometimes the temptations become too much for Dad, and Ronja and her older sister Melissa have to fend for themselves. Together, they take over the Christmas tree sales and learn that even when life is really tough, a quick mind, playful optimism, and a handful of good helpers can take you a long way.

Ingvild Rishøi’s beloved novel Stargate – A Christmas Tale became an instant holiday classic when it was published. Since then, it has been praised by critics and readers around the world. Now, the book has finally been adapted into a film.

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