Letters to Father Jacob (2009)
With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role.
Director: Klaus Härö
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: April 3, 2009
Cast
- Kaarina Hazard - Leila
- Heikki Nousiainen - Pappi Jaakob
- Jukka Keinonen - Posteljooni
- Esko Roine - Vankilan Johtaja
- Kaija Pakarinen - Leilan sisko (voice)
Screenplay
- Klaus Härö (Screenplay)
- Jaana Makkonen
Music: Dani Strömbäck
Cinematography: Tuomo Hutri
Editing: Samu Heikkilä
Production: Kinotar
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds
Keywords
forgiveness, religion, guilt, finland, atonement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Letters to Father Jacob about?
- With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role.
- Who directed Letters to Father Jacob?
- Letters to Father Jacob was directed by Klaus Härö.
- Who stars in Letters to Father Jacob?
- Letters to Father Jacob stars Kaarina Hazard, Heikki Nousiainen, Jukka Keinonen, Esko Roine, Kaija Pakarinen.
- How long is Letters to Father Jacob?
- Letters to Father Jacob has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Letters to Father Jacob?
- Letters to Father Jacob is a Drama film.
- Where was Letters to Father Jacob produced?
- Letters to Father Jacob was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Letters to Father Jacob?
- The themes of Letters to Father Jacob include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.