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Elvis & Onerva (2019)
Finland |
2019 |
70 min.
When Onerva moves to a small provincial town, she falls in love with her new classmate Elvis. It’s soon obvious to everyone that they have feelings for each other. One evening all the young people of the town go to party and Elvis and Onerva have a chance to be alone. Later, Elvis brags to his friends about the great sex they had – a lie that spreads like wildfire. When the rumours spread, it reveals the downside of peer pressure, strong group dynamics, and the need of acceptance.
| Country | Finland |
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| Year | 2019 |
| Duration | 70 min |
| Rating | 15 |
| Language | Finnish |
| Subtitle | Czech, English |
| Directed by | Mikael Syrjälä |
| Screenplay | Mikael Syrjälä |
| Director of Photography | Samuli Ahonen |
| Music | Mikko Renfors |
| Edited by | Anna Nuuros |
| Contact | Mikael Syrjälä |
Biography
A Finnish director, screenwriter, and producer. He studied at the ELO national film school in Helsinki. He directed the feature-length romantic drama Elvis & Onerva (2019).