TWISTED ROOTS
synopsis
Drama about traditions and legacy of the Kuura family. For the first time in years, the family is united under one roof by the father´s hereditary illness. During an unpredictable winter they search for balance between secrets and truths. The parents have to face themselves and their repressed fears. At the same time the children are trying to find their place in the family and understand their heritage.
international title: | Twisted Roots |
original title: | Väärät juuret |
country: | Finland |
year: | 2009 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Saara Saarela |
release date: | FI 10/09/2009 |
screenplay: | Selja Ahava, Saara Saarela |
cast: | Milka Ahlroth, Pertti Sveholm, Niko Saarela, Silva Robbins, Vieno Saaristo |
cinematography by: | Rauno Ronkainen |
film editing: | Harri Ylönen |
art director: | Anu Maja |
costumes designer: | Tiina Kaukanen |
music: | Marko Nyberg |
producer: | Liisa Penttilä |
production: | Edith Film OY |
distributor: | Buena Vista International Finland |