Guarding Fires
Light up the past
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.
Directed by Inga Pohjolainen · Written by Tanja Lebedeff
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Cast
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Samuel Kujala Joonas - Talvikki Eerola Melina
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Heli Hyttinen Ronja - Ville Mikkonen Kalle
- Anna-Maija Oka Lola
- Arttu Soilumo Daniel
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Rea Mauranen Vieno
Make it a double feature
1h 59m together
Guarding Fires
Kamome Diner
A close match in mood and era.
