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A group of teenagers hangs out hidden among shipping containers. They are smoking, fighting, and making secret drug deals. Among the youngsters is Vilma. Just as a deal with a drug dealer is about to turn violent, blue police lights flood the area. Vilma’s life in various foster homes hasn’t been easy, and now she’s being placed in a youth care home. Living under constant supervision and new rules is challenging, and the decisions made by the staff don’t always feel fair to her. What happens when Vilma pushes the limits?


SCREENING TIMES

TBA

NOT FOR PERSONS UNDER 12

Finland 2024 | 93 mins
Audio: Finnish | Subtitles: English

Original title: Uhma
Director: Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Script: Reeta Ruotsalainen
Cinematography: Kerttu Hakkarainen
Editor: Matti Näränen
Music: Lau Nau
Cast: Ona Huczkowski, Kati Outinen, Emmi Parviainen, Tinka Andersson, Joonatan Pekola, Sami Sowe, Jarkko Pajunen, Tuomas Nilsson, Samuli Niittymäki, Sonja Kuittinen, Arvand Rasul, Iiris Pöyhtäri, Ilo Maisse
Production: Tiina Pesonen, Minna Haapkylä | https://www.rabbitfilms.com/ , tiina.e.pesonen@gmail.com minna.haapkyla@rabbitfilms.com
Distribution: B-Plan Distribution, Peter Toiviainen, https://www.b-plan.fi/, peter@b-plan.fi

KEYWORDS

girl power, youth, rebellion, parenthood, child welfare, drama