A Moment in the Reeds

2018 • 107 minutes

About this movie

Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house. Tareq has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection in the heat of the Finnish summer. A Moment in the Reeds is one of the first queer feature films made in Finland. Viewing Finland from both the perspectives of an immigrant and an emigrant, the film casts the long-marginalised voices of sexual and ethnic minorities centre-stage in a story about the search for freedom, acceptance and a place to call home.

Ratings and reviews

What a beautiful film. I loved it, it was so authentic and captivating.

Very emotional heart breaking but heart thrilling at the same time

A great film in stunning scenery