Guarding Fires

Guarding Fires

6.0IMDb Score
Released:2021-03-10
Genre:Drama
Duration:17 min
Country:Finland
Director:Inga Pohjolainen
Actors:Samuel Kujala, Talvikki Eerola, Heli Hyttinen, Ville Mikkonen, Anna-Maija Oka
Production:Tampere University of Applied Sciences: School of Art & Media, ELO Film School Finland, University of Tampere, Theatre Arts Näty, Aalto University

Overview:

The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.

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