Steam of Life

Steam of Life

2010 · 80 min · FI · 7.1 (42 votes)
Dir. Mika Hotakainen, Joonas Berghäll · Starring Timo Aalto, Pekka Ahonen, Aarne Aksila, Mauno Alasuutari, Arto Blomqvist
Documentary

Finnish men in sauna, speaking straight from the heart.

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A deeply personal and unvarnished look at Finnish men finding solace and connection in the ritual of the sauna. It's a quiet, honest exploration of shared humanity and the burdens carried within.

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