Valo (2005)
A story about clever and courageous children who decide to start their own school in the small village of Viiritsa. The children teach each other. It is the early 20th century. The children are led by 9-year-old Valo, who, together with his friend Ville and the other children in the village, teaches the village children to read and write. But not all adults approve of the children's initiative.
Director: Kaija Juurikkala
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 7, 2005
Cast
- Joni Kehusmaa - Ville
- Vili Järvinen - Valo
- Sara-Maria Juntunen - Julia
- Alina Sakko - Viktoria
- Eveliina Uusitalo - Raija
Screenplay
- Markku Flink (Screenplay)
- Aleksanteri Ahola-Valo (Author)
- Kaija Juurikkala (Idea)
Music: Bjørn Ole Rasch, Annbjørg Lien
Cinematography: Harri Räty
Editing: Jukka Nykänen
Production: Periferia Productions
Country: Finland, Norway, Sweden
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Kaija Juurikkala
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valo about?
- A story about clever and courageous children who decide to start their own school in the small village of Viiritsa. The children teach each other. It is the early 20th century. The children are led by 9-year-old Valo, who, together with his friend Ville and the other children in the village, teaches the village children to read and write. But not all adults approve of the children's initiative.
- Who directed Valo?
- Valo was directed by Kaija Juurikkala.
- Who stars in Valo?
- Valo stars Joni Kehusmaa, Vili Järvinen, Sara-Maria Juntunen, Alina Sakko, Eveliina Uusitalo.
- How long is Valo?
- Valo has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Valo?
- Valo is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Valo produced?
- Valo was produced in Finland, Norway, Sweden.