Pilvilinna

A cool, detached portrait of youthful drift and political ferment, observed with a documentary-like calm that keeps you at a thoughtful distance.

Directed by

Sakari Rimminen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Erik Uddström, Meri Oravisto, Ritva Laatto

Overview

Teenager Erik returns from Paris to Finland in a rowboat and is accosted by a gang of youths in the countryside. He walks to Helsinki, returns to his parents' home and his old high school filled with angry radical teens who, typically for the era, consider the teacher-imposed discipline as another form of capitalist imperialism. Almost reluctantly Erik drifts together with Annika, a girl from a wealthy family, and starts experimenting with sex and marijuana. In the same nonchalant manner Erik gets involved in demonstrations and school politics which escalate into a violent school strike leading to police intervention and heavy sanctions.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, rebellion, class, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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