Overview

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.

Cast

Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Katja Küttner, Johannes Paljakka, Risto Salmi, Lilga Kovanko, Tommi Korpela, Anna-Maija Tuokko, Aarni Ahjolinna

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What is "For the Living and the Dead" about?

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.

When was "For the Living and the Dead" released?

For the Living and the Dead was released in 2005.

Who stars in "For the Living and the Dead"?

The cast includes Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Katja Küttner, Johannes Paljakka, Risto Salmi.