Last shown on 15 July 2021
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson (Alma Poysti). While focusing her artistic dreams on her painting, the enchanting tales of the Moomin creatures she told scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly takes on a life of their own, bringing international fame and financial freedom. Her desire for liberty is put to the test, when she meets theatre director Vivica Bandler (Krista Kosonen) who ignites an electric and all-consuming love in her. But while she begins to find her artistic identity she learns the true love she yearns has to be reciprocated and only by forging her own path can she learn to be free.
The screenings will be accompanied by an exclusive pre-recorded introduction and Q&A with director Zaida Bergroth & lead actress who plays the titular Tove Janasson.
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