Valkaama (2010) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2010, Valkaama is a drame film directed by Tim Baumann, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A Swedish poet, Lasse, has travelled around the world for years - alone, independently, restlessly. His heart knows no home except one that a prophecy from his childhood revealed to him: Valkaama, a mysterious place in northern Finland. Lasse always longed to settle there one day, along with Ari, a good friend bound to a wheelchair. In time, Lasses's travels have lost their youthful innocence. He decides to go on one last great journey with Ari. Meanwhile Ari gets in touch with someone who abruptly changes the perspective on his own destiny for the worse. In recent months Lasse has been living with Runa, a privileged young woman from Halmstad. Since the tragic death of her parents she has lived alone with her brother, Max. Runa has looked upon Lasse only as a friend, but as he leaves, she becomes overwhelmed by deep-set emotions. She makes a decision to find him, regardless of the consequences.

Who’s in it. Valkaama stars Matylda Baczynska as Runa, Rafał Fudalej as Linda and Michal Kocurek as Father.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Valkaama has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valkaama page.

If you liked it. Fans of Valkaama tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.