On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along with their four children Ulv, Falk, Freja, and Ronja are self-sufficient. They practice home-schooling and strive for a closely-knit family dynamic in harmony with nature. However, when tragedy strikes the family, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.

A New Kind of Wilderness won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Documentary Competition at Sundance Film Festival.

Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen
Year 2025
Duration 1h 23m
Language English
Genre Documentary