The Last Reindeer Herders? A Sámi Story of Legacy, Loss & Hope

A powerful story of a disappearing tradition — and an unexpected bond that could help save it.

In the Arctic wilderness of Sápmi, young Daniel dreams of becoming a reindeer herder — a life far from reach, as his family has no ties to the practice. Nearby, Leif and Isabell, elders in a dwindling Sámi herding community, face retirement with no one to carry their legacy forward.

""The Gift"" follows their intersecting paths in a visually stunning portrait of resilience, culture, and the transformative power of trust.

Filmed in Lapland’s Árjepluovve (Arjeplog), this deeply human story reflects a universal truth: sometimes, the most meaningful legacies are the ones we choose to give away.

With: Daniel Barruk, Leif Lundberg and Isabell Lundberg
Produced, filmed and edited by: Mattias Olsson for Campfire Stories (https://www.campfire-stories.org/)
Sound mix: Boris Laible (https://www.borislaible.com/)
Music by Arvid Rask (https://www.kolonien.nu/about)
Vocals by Petronella Sjöö ( / petronellasjoo )
Drone footage by: Carl-Johan Utsi ( / cjutsi )