Guarding Fires (2021)
Light up the past
The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.
Director: Inga Pohjolainen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: March 10, 2021
Cast
- Samuel Kujala - Joonas
- Talvikki Eerola - Melina
- Heli Hyttinen - Ronja
- Ville Mikkonen - Kalle
- Anna-Maija Oka - Lola
- Arttu Soilumo - Daniel
- Rea Mauranen - Vieno
Screenplay
Music: Touko Niemi
Editing: Menni Renvall
Production: Tampere University of Applied Sciences: School of Art & Media, ELO Film School Finland, University of Tampere, Theatre Arts Näty, Aalto University
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
bonfire, finland
More Films by Director: Inga Pohjolainen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guarding Fires about?
- The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.
- Who directed Guarding Fires?
- Guarding Fires was directed by Inga Pohjolainen.
- Who stars in Guarding Fires?
- Guarding Fires stars Samuel Kujala, Talvikki Eerola, Heli Hyttinen, Ville Mikkonen, Anna-Maija Oka, Arttu Soilumo.
- How long is Guarding Fires?
- Guarding Fires has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Guarding Fires?
- Guarding Fires is a Drama film.
- Where was Guarding Fires produced?
- Guarding Fires was produced in Finland.