@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
2024Drama
The Substitute
A first-time substitute teacher Ensio finds a boy sitting underneath a school desk. He decides to help, but perhaps taking the boy to swimming classes and jumping along in the swimming pool goes too far, especially when the boy's mother hears about it.
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Key Crew
DirectorSimo Ritari
WriterSimo Ritari
ComposerTuomas Hölsä
EditorSamuli Pöntinen
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Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu / Taiteen Ja Viestinnän Osasto
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Otso Väisänen
Ensio
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Eemil Kontuniemi
Jussi
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Sirke Lääkkölä
Rehtori
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Osku Ärilä
Valmentaja
Esko Kovero
Martti
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Hanna Lehikoinen
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