This spring, Kanneltalo’s Kino Kuutamo will showcase films that explore nature as a metaphor for love.

Free screenings of the film start at 14:00 and 18:00. Film history expert, PhD Harri Kilpi will introduce the film of the day between the screenings from 17:00 to 17:45.

Stormskerry Maja is the touching story of a strong woman and the challenges she faces on a stormy island. The film is based on Anni Blomqvist’s Stormskerry book series and is set in coastal Finland in the 19th century. Against her will, the young 17-year-old Maja marries Janne, a fisherman. Her life on Stormskerry is full of challenges and adversity: as a fisherman’s wife, she has to cope with her husband’s long absences away at sea and look after her family on her own. But Maja has grown into a strong-willed, independent woman who is not afraid to face the challenges of the rugged archipelago. Maja and Janne have a strong connection and a love that has deepened over time. Janne supports his wife’s efforts and understands that the strength of a family comes from joint efforts.

Premiere: 19 January 2024
Screenplay and direction: Tiina Lymi

Age limit: 12+
Duration: 2 hours 45 min
Language: Swedish
Subtitles: Finnish