‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity - Movie Review
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
Under the North Star
Based on the novel by Väinö Linna, the story takes place during the time of the Finnish Civil War.
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Based on the novel by Väinö Linna, the story takes place during the time of the Finnish Civil War.
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Genre:Drama, History
Written By:Timo Koivusalo
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Runtime:193 minutes
Studio:Artista Filmi
Cast
Timo Koivusalo
Director
Ilkka Koivula
Akseli Koskela
Vera Kiiskinen
Elina Koskela
Risto Tuorila
Jussi Koskela
Ritva Jalonen
Alma Koskela
Mikko Nousiainen
August "Aku" Koskela
Tuukka Huttunen
Aleksi Koskela
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
kirkkoherra Lauri Salpakari
Jonna Järnefelt
Ellen Salpakari
Antti Luusuaniemi
Ilmari Salpakari
Heikki Nousiainen
Aadolf Halme
Seela Sella
Emma Halme
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