
About Selling a Summer Cottage
Att sälja en sommarstuga
Synopsis
Helena, the main character of the film, grew up in a small town on the west coast of Finland in the 1960s and 70s, together with the emerging welfare in Finland. Her parents lived through the Second World War; her father was on the frontline, and her mother in her family home, burdened with helping to maintain the family. Helena’s family, the surrounding society and the era of her childhood profoundly shaped her experience. The landscapes of her childhood still live vividly in her mind.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Öst
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Öst
- Original Title
- Att sälja en sommarstuga
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Avanton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Öst
Helena Öst
Marko Luukkonen
Sonja Lindén
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Öst
Director
Marko Luukkonen
Director of Photography
Helena Öst
Screenplay
Sonja Lindén
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for About Selling a Summer Cottage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Selling a Summer Cottage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is About Selling a Summer Cottage about?
Helena, the main character of the film, grew up in a small town on the west coast of Finland in the 1960s and 70s, together with the emerging welfare in Finland. Her parents lived through the Second World War; her father was on the frontline, and her mother in her family home, burdened with helping to maintain the family. Helena’s family, the surrounding society and the era of her childhood profoundly shaped her experience. The landscapes of her childhood still live vividly in her mind.
Who directed About Selling a Summer Cottage?
About Selling a Summer Cottage was directed by Helena Öst.
Who stars in About Selling a Summer Cottage?
The principal cast of About Selling a Summer Cottage includes Not specified.
When was About Selling a Summer Cottage released and how long is it?
About Selling a Summer Cottage was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 53m.
