Land of Hope

Land of Hope

2018 · 108 min · FI · 6.9 (38 votes)
Dir. Markku Pölönen · Starring Oona Airola, Konsta Laakso, Helmi Linnosmaa, Antti Virmavirta, Marjaana Maijala, Hannu-Pekka Björkman · Music Pessi Levanto
HistoryDramaRomance

Anni, a daughter of a wealthy family and used to secure life, falls in love with Veikko, a war invalid of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her past behind her and starts leading the life of a pioneer, in the wild forests of northern Karelia, in a settlement farm. After a rosy start, the fate crushes Anni’s dreams and her love for Veikko is put to a test.

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A quiet, sweeping drama about finding strength in harsh landscapes and enduring love. It feels like a gentle, yet profound, exploration of sacrifice and hope against the backdrop of a recovering nation. A poignant, character-driven experience.

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