The sister bells

Astrid Hekne is different from the other young women in the village of Butangen in 1880 and dreams of a life that consists of more than just getting married, having children, and working the land.

'The Sister Bells' by Lars Mytting is about the self-confident, inquisitive Astrid Hekne. She is different from the other young women in the village of Butangen and dreams of a life that consists of more than just getting married, having children, and working the land. In the same year, a young pastor comes to Butangen. For Astrid, who works as a maid in the rectory, he represents the beckoning wide world. But it soon becomes clear to her that his grand plans also include the demolition of the centuries-old stave church of Butangen. This would mean the loss of the legendary 'The Sister Bells'. These bells were once donated by a grieving ancestor of Astrid, in memory of his deceased Siamese twin, and according to tradition, they possess supernatural powers. Astrid rebels against the demolition of the church - but her determination to save the bells wavers when love is involved.