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For the Living and the Dead

2005 · 99 min Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

An ordinary suburban family is shattered when their youngest son is killed in an accidental fire while locked inside the family's car on their yard. Mother Marja can't stop crying, father Jaakko can't cry at all but blames himself for the fire. Their remaining son Timo develops problems at school because of his constant worries about his parents' safety. In their grief, Marja and her sister Leena have to confront an old family secret, their little sister's accidental death for which Leena has quietly blamed herself through decades.

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Original Title Eläville ja kuolleille
Year 2005
Country Finland
Genre Drama
Director Kari Paljakka
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (3 votes)

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For the Living and the Dead has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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