The Last King
The Last King is a 2016 Norwegian historical drama, directed by Nils Gaup. The story is inspired by true events.Plot
The film centers on the efforts of the Birkebeiner loyalists to protect the infant, Haakon Haakonsson, who was an heir to the Norwegian throne after the death of his father, King Haakon Sverresson. The film is set during the civil war era in Norway during the 13th-century.
Norway 1204, Birkebeiners and king Haakon Sverresson possess the throne in Nidaros. They are threatened by Baglers, who has taken power in Eastern Norway, with the help from Denmark.
In 1206, the king is killed by Baglers, and his illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men and fostered by Inga of Varteig. They flee from the Baglers, an event which changed the course of the country's history.Cast
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 89% based on 9 reviews.
