Back to moviesNext movie

License required for the public film screening

According to the Finnish Copyright Act, public screening of the film requires permission. With the movie license annual permit, you can present the service's software from a source intended for private use of your choice.

Trailer

Heart of a Lion

2013 | 99 min | K-16 | drama, romance

Dome Karukoski’s film “Heart of a Lion” is a touching and gritty tale of a small-town neo-Nazi, Teppo (played by Peter Franzén), who falls passionately in love with the fiery Sari (Laura Birn). His new girlfriend comes with a dark-skinned son, Ramu (Yusufa Sidibeh). Will Teppo outgrow his prejudices? Will love conquer or succumb to the pressure from his group of friends? And what will become of Ramu, who finds himself with a neo-Nazi stepfather figure? Behind the film’s unexpected and edgy humor lies deep emotions, and at its core beats the brave and gentle heart of a lion.

Director:
Dome Karukoski

Starring:
Peter Franzén
Yusufa Sidibeh
Jasper Pääkkönen
Laura Birn

The film won the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor (Jasper Pääkkönen).

Watch the movies online

Rent now:

Apple TV
Elisa Viihde
SF Anytime
Telia Play

Buy now:

Apple TV
Blockbuster
Elisa Viihde
SF Anytime

Watch free now:

Cineasterna
Kirjastokino

About the movie

Subjects

  • social studies

Keywords

  • domestic
  • emotions
  • family
  • family circumstances
  • family issues
  • parity
  • rasism
  • relationships
  • roots
  • stereotypes

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools

Genres

  • drama
  • romance

Age limits

  • K-16

Awards

  • Jussi

Studios

  • Helsinki-filmi