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We Live In Time

When Almut and Tobias meet by chance, their lives take a new direction. We Live in Time follows their love story over the years, revealing moments filled with joy, challenges, and loss. Its nonlinear narrative highlights the passage of time and the unpredictability of life as their relationship is put to the test. A visually stunning and heartbreaking tale of love, time, and loss.

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Moana 2

Moana hears an unexpected call from her ancestors who once sailed across Oceania. To answer it, she must journey to the farthest seas, into unknown and perilous waters, where an adventure unlike any she has ever experienced awaits her.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have been synonymous ever since Truman Capote’s sparklingly fun and romantic comedy was adapted into a film. Holly is a delightfully quirky New York girl who is determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard, on the other hand, plays a writer living next door, “sponsored” by the wealthy Patricia Neal. It’s easy to guess who is truly the one for Holly. Their blossoming romance is one of the film’s deliciously captivating storylines.

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The Way Way Back

A lonely teenage boy, Duncan (Liam James), dives into the summer of his life with the hilarious staff of a water park. During his beach town vacation, Duncan grows distant from his mother (Toni Collette), who is determined to make her relationship work. He sees through his mother’s party-loving boyfriend (Steve Carell) and the shallow attempts at family bonding, struggling to find his place amidst the chaos. A fun and unexpected friendship with the charismatic water park manager (Sam Rockwell) and a crew of quirky employees helps Duncan rise from the depths back into the sunlight.

Note: Not available for DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

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Where the Wild Things Are

Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the open sea. There, he becomes the king of a wondrous land inhabited by giant, furry monsters – but ruling may not be as easy as it seems! Maurice Sendak’s acclaimed classic about the joys and wonders of childhood has been transformed into a magical and visually stunning film by director Spike Jonze.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

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Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue

Paws to the Rescue! – An Unexpected Adventure is a 2024 animated film that follows the surprising journey of two very different pets: Molly, a refined pedigree dog, and Pelle, a wild stray cat. When they get separated from their family amidst the chaos of moving, they must work together to find their way back home. Along the way, they encounter a variety of funny and unique animals who help them realize that their worlds may not be as different as they first thought.

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Lost Boys

A raw, unflinching true story of sex, drugs, and death reveals what happened a decade after the groundbreaking premiere of Reindeerspotting, a film that captured the lives of drug users in Rovaniemi. The friends, who once seemed untouchable and immortal in their endless celebrations, were confronted by harsh mortality. The party comes to a brutal end when Joonas’s friends disappear, and Jani meets a violent death in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In Lost Boys, Joonas’s camera takes the viewer into the chaotic noise of Bangkok, the shadowy alleys of Phnom Penh, and the final weeks of Jani’s life. It captures the desperate search that followed his disappearance and death. What happened to those who went missing?

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Tulen morsian

Based on true events, The Bride of Fire tells the story of a brave and headstrong young woman, Anna, in Åland in the year 1666. Raised by the midwife Valpuri, Anna is being trained to become the village’s next healer. However, she chooses to work as a maid for the new district judge, Psilander. Psilander has been tasked with eradicating pagan practices and black magic from Åland once and for all. Both Valpuri and Anna find themselves in the eye of the storm.

Young Anna is determined to find true love. She sets her sights on Elias, who is already married, but his passion for her fades quickly. Left heartbroken and consumed by jealousy, Anna accuses Elias’s wife, Rakel, of witchcraft. Altogether, 16 women are imprisoned on charges of consorting with the devil, including Rakel, whom Anna has denounced. This marks the beginning of Anna’s solitary struggle to atone for her terrible deed.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

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Maata meren alla

Land Beneath the Sea tells the story of Ida, who trained as a seamstress and still lives with her adoptive mother, Kati. Ida struggles to find a job with little success, and the last thing this outspoken young woman wants is the help of her proactive activist mother. However, encouraged by her friend Ville, Ida discovers within herself the strength and desire to take a leap—traveling to Berlin—to prove to her mother that she can make it on her own. Ida wants to become independent, fall in love, find her place, and build her life, but in the end, what will she have left to hold onto?

Sel8nne elokuvan juliste.

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Sel8nne

Sel8nne is a documentary film directed by JP Siili about Teemu Selänne – the greatest Finnish ice hockey player of all time. Selänne’s heroic story has been followed for over two decades and is well-known to the public, but now viewers get an intimate glimpse into Selänne’s personality. In the documentary, Teemu allows the audience to see beneath the surface. The film takes a journey from Selänne’s childhood years to his final NHL season. The extraordinary life story is revealed in depth, not only through Teemu’s own words but also through the perspectives of his loved ones and colleagues. Selänne is charismatic, social, annoying, radiant, cheerful, and always late. Welcome to Teemu’s life!

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.