A Moment in the Reeds
Tämä hetki kaislikossa
Synopsis
Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikko Mäkelä
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikko Mäkelä
- Original Title
- Tämä hetki kaislikossa
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Wild Beast Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikko Mäkelä
Mikko Mäkelä
Iikka Salminen
Mikko Mäkelä
Mikko Mäkelä, James Robert Benjamin Watson, William R. Carter, Jarno Pimperi
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Mikko Mäkelä
Producer
Mikko Mäkelä
Director
Mikko Mäkelä
Writer
James Robert Benjamin Watson
Producer
Kati Silo
Costume Design
Mikko Mäkelä
Editor
Jarno Pimperi
Producer
Iikka Salminen
Director of Photography
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is A Moment in the Reeds about?
Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.
Who directed A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds was directed by Mikko Mäkelä.
Who stars in A Moment in the Reeds?
The principal cast of A Moment in the Reeds includes Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender, Virpi Rautsiala.
When was A Moment in the Reeds released and how long is it?
A Moment in the Reeds was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).