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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes30
DirectorDome Karukoski
WritersMarko Leino
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Home of Dark Butterflies
About The Home of Dark Butterflies
Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be.
Directed by Dome Karukoski, The Home of Dark Butterflies leans on a strong ensemble — Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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