Against The Current Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 8, 2021

Against The Current

Release Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 Limited

Director: Óskar Páll Sveinsson

Starring: Veiga Grétarsdóttir

Not Rated Documentary 1 hr, 28 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: How far do you have to travel to find yourself? And what sacrifices are you willing to make to get there? Veiga Grétarsdóttir is the first person in the world to attempt to kayak the 1,300 mile circumference of Iceland, counter-clockwise and against the current, an achievement that has been compared to climbing K2. Veiga’s personal journey is no less remarkable. She was born 44 years ago as a boy in a fishing village on the far west coast of Iceland. By the age of 38 Veigar had a wife and family but decided that she could no longer live as a man and decided to undergo gender reassignment. The inner struggle for Veigar to become Veiga was a journey as difficult if not more so than the solo kayak expedition she undertakes. These two stories of conflict and struggle are intertwined as the film follows her amazing 103 day journey around Iceland, with the magical, rugged coastline of the country a backdrop to the story of Veiga’s transition.

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Who stars in Against The Current – Cast List

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Veiga Grétarsdóttir

Who is making Against The Current – Crew List

Director: Óskar Páll Sveinsson
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Zeitgeist Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Against The Current

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Jun 2021

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 28 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Against The Current Release Date: When was the film released?

Against The Current was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 25 , 2021. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including F9, The Ice Road and Fathom. As a limited release, Against The Current was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Against The Current is currently being determined. Stay tuned!