Once Upon a Time in a Forest
Havumetsän lapset
Synopsis
A modern fairy tale unfolds in the enchanting embrace of the Finnish forest, as young people seamlessly weave into the fabric of nature, swimming in crystalline lakes and revel in the calm presence of the ancient trees. This idyllic harmony is imperiled as the forest faces man-made extinction. Driven by her love for the forest, 22-year-old Ida becomes the leader of the new Forest Movement, coming face to face with Finnish forest industry giants and confronting generational bias.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virpi Suutari
- Screenplay & Story
- Virpi Suutari
- Original Score
- Sanna Salmenkallio
- Original Title
- Havumetsän lapset
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Euphoria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virpi Suutari
Virpi Suutari
Sanna Salmenkallio
Jani Kumpulainen, Teemu Liakka
Jussi Rautaniemi
Virpi Suutari, Martti Suosalo
Department Leadership Roster
Virpi Suutari
Writer
Virpi Suutari
Producer
Virpi Suutari
Director
Jussi Rautaniemi
Editor
Jani Kumpulainen
Director of Photography
Martti Suosalo
Producer
Teemu Liakka
Director of Photography
Sanna Salmenkallio
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Once Upon a Time in a Forest about?
A modern fairy tale unfolds in the enchanting embrace of the Finnish forest, as young people seamlessly weave into the fabric of nature, swimming in crystalline lakes and revel in the calm presence of the ancient trees. This idyllic harmony is imperiled as the forest faces man-made extinction. Driven by her love for the forest, 22-year-old Ida becomes the leader of the new Forest Movement, coming face to face with Finnish forest industry giants and confronting generational bias.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in a Forest?
Once Upon a Time in a Forest was directed by Virpi Suutari.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in a Forest?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in a Forest includes Ida Korhonen, Minka Virtanen, Otto Snellman, Ville Murmann, Otso Piitulainen.
When was Once Upon a Time in a Forest released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in a Forest was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in a Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in a Forest was composed by Sanna Salmenkallio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in a Forest?
Once Upon a Time in a Forest holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).