Guarding Fires
Kokko
“Light up the past”
Synopsis
The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Inga Pohjolainen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tanja Lebedeff
- Original Score
- Touko Niemi
- Original Title
- Kokko
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences: School of Art & Media, ELO Film School Finland, University of Tampere, Theatre Arts Näty, Aalto University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Inga Pohjolainen
Tanja Lebedeff
Touko Niemi
Menni Renvall
Nora Kuusisto
Department Leadership Roster
Inga Pohjolainen
Director
Erika Karsikas
Costume Design
Aki Tarkka
Production Design
Nora Kuusisto
Producer
Tanja Lebedeff
Writer
Menni Renvall
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guarding Fires
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What is Guarding Fires about?
The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.
Who directed Guarding Fires?
Guarding Fires was directed by Inga Pohjolainen.
Who stars in Guarding Fires?
The principal cast of Guarding Fires includes Samuel Kujala, Talvikki Eerola, Heli Hyttinen, Ville Mikkonen, Anna-Maija Oka.
When was Guarding Fires released and how long is it?
Guarding Fires was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Guarding Fires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guarding Fires was composed by Touko Niemi.