A Moment in the Reeds (2018)

A Moment in the Reeds (2018) poster

Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.

Director: Mikko Mäkelä
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Iikka Salminen
Editing: Mikko Mäkelä
Production: Wild Beast Productions
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi
Original Language: fi

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning

Keywords

immigration, romance, interracial romance, lgbt, finland, gay muslim, summer romance, syrian refugee, lake house, gay romance, gay theme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Moment in the Reeds about?
Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.
Who directed A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds was directed by Mikko Mäkelä.
Who stars in A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds stars Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender, Virpi Rautsiala.
How long is A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was A Moment in the Reeds produced?
A Moment in the Reeds was produced in Finland.
What are the themes of A Moment in the Reeds?
The themes of A Moment in the Reeds include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.