Brilliant production design. Set in todays Finland, time has not moved here since several decades. The visuals feel like a dream, being full of contradictions but most importantly: boredom and nothingness. The stale photography and acting adds to the story of finding love in a hopeless place. Slight comic reliefs and nostalgic film queues here and there.
The plot also being simple, feels like a classic romantic movie in that sense. Right away you get introduced to our to-be couple. But even though this is something you understand right away, the film is not about the story. It is all about the set design, cinematography, visuals and simple acting on screen.
The plot also being simple, feels like a classic romantic movie in that sense. Right away you get introduced to our to-be couple. But even though this is something you understand right away, the film is not about the story. It is all about the set design, cinematography, visuals and simple acting on screen.