Sauna
- Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
- Writer: Iiro Küttner
- Producer: Jesse Fryckman; Filip Hejduk
CGiii Comment
Art.
Art is not meant to be completely understood.
This is not Hollywood fodder, this is intense and atmospheric - with a swelling soundtrack.
Think Tarkovsky and you may appreciate what Annila made of the script.
Questions do not always necessitate answers - answers are not forthcoming.
Wallow in the gloom - the cinematography is perfect.
The story: bewildering.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
As a 25-year war between Russia and Sweden concludes, two brothers who are part of an effort to outline new border accords become undone by their actions, and their mistreatment of a young woman during their journey.
Cast & Characters
Ville Virtanen as Eerik;
Tommi Eronen as Knut;
Viktor Klimenko as Semenski;
Rain Tolk as Rogosin;
Kari Ketonen as Musko;
Sonja Petajajarvi as Poika;
Vilhelmiina Virkkunen as Tytar;
Taisto Reimaluoto as Isanta;
Ismo Kallio as Kylanvanhin;
Kati Outinen as Eukko;
Dick Idman as Roukkula;
Ivo Kubecka as Munkki;
Elena Leeve as Isannan tyttaren aani;
Elena Spirina as Rogosinin aidin tuutulaulu;
Peter Holmlund as Ruotsalaisten tulkki