Defiant
Uhma
“Fall. Get up.”
Synopsis
After losing her father, Vilma can't find her place in the life of her foster family. As a result of her struggles, Vilma ends up in a juvenile home, where she refuses to be subdued by the arbitrary and abusive staff who run it.
Top Cast
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Ona Huczkowski
Vilma
Kati Outinen
Anneli
Emmi Parviainen
Krisu
Tinka Andersson
Yasmine
Joonatan Pekola
Risto
Sami Sowe
Ismael
Arvand Rasul
Obe
Julius Lehto
Fedja
Ilo Maisse
Enni
Iiris Pöyhtäri
Aada
Sonja Kuittinen
Ilona
Tuomas Nilsson
Matti
Jarkko Pajunen
Jarno
Timo Teern
Rane
Konsta Mäkelä
Doctor
Satu Paavola
CEO
Samuli Niittymäki
Niklas
Kasimir Pekkinen
Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Screenplay & Story
- Reeta Ruotsalainen, Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Original Score
- Lau Nau
- Original Title
- Uhma
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Rabbit Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Reeta Ruotsalainen, Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Lau Nau
Kerttu Hakkarainen
Matti Näränen
Tiina Pesonen, Minna Haapkylä, Olli Suominen
Department Leadership Roster
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Director
Reeta Ruotsalainen
Writer
Tiina Pesonen
Producer
Kerttu Hakkarainen
Director of Photography
Saara Joro
Production Design
Maria Sirén
Costume Design
Matti Näränen
Editor
Lau Nau
Original Music Composer
Oula Kitti
Stunt Coordinator
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
Juho Orpana
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defiant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defiant about?
After losing her father, Vilma can't find her place in the life of her foster family. As a result of her struggles, Vilma ends up in a juvenile home, where she refuses to be subdued by the arbitrary and abusive staff who run it.
Who directed Defiant?
Defiant was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila.
Who stars in Defiant?
The principal cast of Defiant includes Ona Huczkowski, Kati Outinen, Emmi Parviainen, Tinka Andersson, Joonatan Pekola.
When was Defiant released and how long is it?
Defiant was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Defiant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defiant was composed by Lau Nau.