Raptures (2025)
Rakel is a strict Christian believer living in the far north of 1930s Sweden. When her husband forms a sectarian movement, with directions straight from God, she has no choice but to join the increasingly explicit cult.
Director: Jon Blåhed
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Cast
- Jessica Grabowsky - Rakel
- Jakob Öhrman - Teodor
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman - Karl
- Elina Knihtilä - Tyra Viola
- Alma Pöysti - Lisa
- Rebekka Baer - Jorinda
- Hannes Suominen - Valdemar
- Anton Raukola - Anton
- Maria Issakainen - Elsa
- Samuli Niittymäki - Toivo Korpela
Screenplay
- Jon Blåhed
- Bengt Pohjanen (Book)
Cinematography: Mimmo Hildén
Production: Rabbit Films, Iris Film, Filmpool Nord, SVT, Ljudbang
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: svenska, suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
based on true story, religious cult, 1930s, laestadianism, korpela movement
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raptures about?
- Rakel is a strict Christian believer living in the far north of 1930s Sweden. When her husband forms a sectarian movement, with directions straight from God, she has no choice but to join the increasingly explicit cult.
- Who directed Raptures?
- Raptures was directed by Jon Blåhed.
- Who stars in Raptures?
- Raptures stars Jessica Grabowsky, Jakob Öhrman, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Elina Knihtilä, Alma Pöysti, Rebekka Baer.
- How long is Raptures?
- Raptures has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Raptures?
- Raptures is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was Raptures produced?
- Raptures was produced in Finland, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Raptures?
- The themes of Raptures include: Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories.