A Moment in the Reeds (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, A Moment in the Reeds is a drama and romance film directed by Mikko Mäkelä, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, 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 and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.
Who’s in it. A Moment in the Reeds stars Janne Puustinen as Leevi, Boodi Kabbani as Tareq, Mika Melender as Jouko and Virpi Rautsiala as Pirjo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Moment in the Reeds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Moment in the Reeds page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Moment in the Reeds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Moment in the Reeds (2018)?
- In US, A Moment in the Reeds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Moment in the Reeds worth watching?
- A Moment in the Reeds holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Moment in the Reeds?
- A Moment in the Reeds stars Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender and Virpi Rautsiala.
- When was A Moment in the Reeds released?
- A Moment in the Reeds was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.