A ravishing story about little Pete and his survival and growth in the gray area between love and fear.
Acting
Olavi Angervo's devastating child performance, wise beyond years.
Direction
Franzén's autobiographical lens — every frame bleeds truth.

Director
Peter Franzén
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Peter Franzén based this on his own childhood memoir, playing his mother's violent boyfriend himself.
The film sparked debate in Finland about class tourism in cinema — is this exploitation or necessary testimony?
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