A man stays with a fisherman and his adult daughter in coastal Finland, develops feelings for the daughter and begins to uncover a terrible secret haunting the family..
Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you possess the patience to let a century-old atmosphere seep into your bones. It is a demanding watch that rewards the attentive viewer with a visceral sense of place and a heavy, lingering dread.This film is for the cinematic historian and the lover of...
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"Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you possess the patience to let a century-old atmosphere seep into your bones. It is a demanding watch that rewards the attentive viewer with a visceral sense of place and a heavy, lingering dread.This film is for the cinematic historian and the lover of atmospheric Nordic noir who wants to see where the genre's DNA began. It is definitely not for those who require rapid-fire editing, clear-cut heroes, or a soundtrack to tell them..."
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Teuvo Puro, Arvid Mörne
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