Drama · Finland · 2025 · 1h 33m

Defiant

Uhma

Director

Cast

Ona Huczkowski as Vilma Kati Outinen as Anneli Emmi Parviainen as Krisu Tinka Andersson as Yasmine Joonatan Pekola as Risto Sami Sowe as Ismael

Crew

Kerttu Hakkarainen — Director of Photography Matti Näränen — Editor Lau Nau — Original Music Composer Reeta Ruotsalainen — Writer Tiina Pesonen — Producer Saara Joro — Production Design

Tagline

Fall. Get up.

Synopsis

After losing her father, Vilma can't find her place in the life of her foster family. As a result of her struggles, Vilma ends up in a juvenile home, where she refuses to be subdued by the arbitrary and abusive staff who run it.

Mood & Themes

boarding school

Key Collaborators

Visa Koiso-Kanttila Director Kerttu Hakkarainen Director of Photography Matti Näränen Editor Lau Nau Original Music Composer Reeta Ruotsalainen Writer Tiina Pesonen Producer Saara Joro Production Design Maria Sirén Costume Design

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