The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose

Produced by Maipo Film, uMedia

201999 min6.5 / 10

A fantastical adventure quest through a mythical world where unlikely heroes must find a legendary castle to save their kingdom and loved ones.

When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen "Ash Lad" and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria, there sits a well containing the Water of Life; the only thing that can cure Kristin's parents. But some wicked Danes are also on the hunt to find the castle. If Espen and Kristin fail, it will spell the end for the brothers, the kingdom - and perhaps the entire world.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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