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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes10
DirectorZaida Bergroth
WritersAnna Viitala, Jan Forsström
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMaria's Paradise
About Maria's Paradise
A teenage orphan girl Salome lives within a sect lead by charismatic and ruthless Maria Åkerblom. During a pivotal summer, Salome is faced with standing up against Maria, the woman who had saved her.
Directed by Zaida Bergroth, Maria's Paradise leans on a strong ensemble — Pihla Viitala, Satu Tuuli Karhu, Saga Sarkola — 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 2019.
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