The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.
Cinematography
The archipelago looks edible; the characters look haunted.
Acting
Kallén's silent unraveling is masterclass minimalism.
Direction
Louhimies knows exactly how long to hold your breath.
Director
Aku Louhimies
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Timo Parvela's 2019 novel 'Odotus,' which became a pandemic sleeper hit in Finland before COVID made it eerily prescient.
Louhimies filmed during actual 2020 lockdowns; the cast lived in isolated bubble conditions, bleeding real cabin fever into performances.
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