Guarding Fires

The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.

Country:

Finland

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

17 minutes

Year:

2021

Director:

Inga Pohjolainen

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Company:

Tampere University of Applied Sciences: School of Art & Media,

ELO Film School Finland,

University of Tampere, Theatre Arts Näty,

Aalto University

Cast:

Joonas

Melina

Ronja

Kalle

Lola

Crew:

Director

Writer

Producer

Music

Cinematography