FORBIDDEN FRUIT

Directed by: Dome Karukoski
Original Title: Kielletty Hedelmä
Genres: Drama
Cast: Marjut Maristo, Amanda Pilike, Malla Malmivaara
Written by: Aleksi Bardy
Produced by: Aleksi Bardy
Production Company: Helsinki Filmi Oy
Production year: 2009
Release year: 2009
Country: Finland
Language: Finnish
Duration: 98 min
Subtitled Versions: English
Formats: HDCam SR

Synopsis:

Teenagers Raakel and Maria have been brought up in a conservative religious community where extra marital sex, alcohol and even dancing to 'rhythmic' music is strictly forbidden. When Maria breaks free on a quest for discovery in the big city, Raakel tags along to keep an eye on her. What they find is a reality both harsh and exciting. The temptations that life throws at them are exhilarating but at the same time they must wrestle with the moralistic brainwashing that has hitherto ruled their lives. The girls must choose - the restricted life of their religious community, with its inherent securities, or a life of sensual pleasure out in the big bad world.