Stars Above movie poster

Stars Above

March 2, 2012 1h 46m 6.3/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Stars Above is a drama/romance film. directed by Saara Cantell.

Starring Irina Björklund, Leo Sjöman, and Meri Nenonen

Synopsis

Stars above follows the stories of three women from the same family across three different decades. The main characters – Saima, Tuulikki and Salla – each lives in the same country house. Saima´s story takes place in the war time 1942, when Finland fought against Soviet Union, Tuulikki´s story in colourful year 1978 and Salla´s story in the present day. Each woman is between 30 and 40. This deep and beautiful, yet humorous film pictures the encounters between people and the possibilities for choice. How much does the time we live in affect us - and our ability to hold on to our dreams? What are those things which we pass on from one generation to the next? What changes, what remains the same? And to what extent do mothers´ choices, let alone their unspoken secrets, affect their daughters´ lives?

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 2, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (10 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Finland + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Pegasus Pictures
  • Pystymetsä

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stars Above about?

Stars above follows the stories of three women from the same family across three different decades. The main characters – Saima, Tuulikki and Salla – each lives in the same country house. Saima...

Who directed Stars Above?

Stars Above was directed by Saara Cantell.

How long is Stars Above?

Stars Above has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Stars Above released?

Stars Above was released on March 2, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Stars Above?

The main cast of Stars Above includes Irina Björklund, Leo Sjöman, Meri Nenonen, Kai Vaine, Elin Petersdottir.