Tove
“In search of freedom and desire”
Drama
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
VIBE
A vibrant, intimate portrait of an artist finding her voice and navigating love and fame. It feels like a warm, witty exploration of creative freedom and self-discovery set against a post-war European backdrop.
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