The story of the film is told through tales that are based around the myths, legends and old beliefs that are part of the Finnish mythology. There are two narrative voices in the story, one male and one female. The female voice also the first-person narrator, who is the main character of the story, is the daughter of Ahti and Vellamo, the god and goddess of the sea. She is Ahitar, the maiden of water. This sea maiden is a spirit born in a spring who has her own tale in the Finnish mythology. (This narrator is personified in the story, and she is not to be confused with the mermaids, characters commonly found in many stories and fairy tales.) There are five acts in the story, and the different times of year follow the different acts. The speak text recounts the history of the Finnish lakes spanning over thousands of years, and introduces its animals, sights and miracles.
What's On
The Phoenician Scheme The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson
Wednesday, 06. 08. 2025 / 13:00 / Main Hall
Wes Anderson’s latest film is coming to Kinodvor straight from its world premiere in Cannes.
Memoir of a Snail Memoir of a Snail
Adam Elliot
Friday, 08. 08. 2025 / 18:50 / Main Hall
Bittersweet memories of a melancholy outcast seeking happiness in the clutter of everyday life. The animated tragicomedy for adult audiences has received an Oscar nomination, as well as numerous awards at major international festivals.