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UNDER THE NORTHERN SKIES - ENGLISH SYNOPSIS Amidst the icy winds and stormy waves of the North, a song is born. A young Lemminkäinen grows up in a world shaped by ancient songs and legends. Restless and bold, he longs for adventure—and for love. When he meets the beautiful Kyllikki, their destinies intertwine in a dance of light and shadow, melody and silence. But promises can be broken, and fate is merciless. The Mistress of the North, Louhi, sends Lemminkäinen on an impossible quest: to slay the Swan of Tuonela. As betrayal and vengeance cloud his path, his mother must go to unimaginable lengths to bring him back from the realm of the dead. At the heart of the tale stands Kanteletar, the Spirit of Song, portrayed by Ida Elina, whose voice and kantele carry the echoes of ancient Finland. The kantele, Finland’s national instrument, is not just an instrument—it is a bridge between generations, a voice of tradition and destiny. Through music and myth, Kanteletar weaves Lemminkäinen’s story, carrying forward the timeless power of love, loss, and hope. Inspired by the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, Under the Northern Skies is a visually breathtaking and musically immersive journey. Come witness the love that shaped generations.
- Runtime00:15:00
- CountryFinland
- DirectorTimo Sakari Puustinen
- ScreenwriterTimo Sakari Puustinen
- ProducerPaivi Ida Elina Kujanen, Timo Sakari Puustinen
- FilmmakerMusic Ida Elina
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKIES - ENGLISH SYNOPSIS Amidst the icy winds and stormy waves of the North, a song is born. A young Lemminkäinen grows up in a world shaped by ancient songs and legends. Restless and bold, he longs for adventure—and for love. When he meets the beautiful Kyllikki, their destinies intertwine in a dance of light and shadow, melody and silence. But promises can be broken, and fate is merciless. The Mistress of the North, Louhi, sends Lemminkäinen on an impossible quest: to slay the Swan of Tuonela. As betrayal and vengeance cloud his path, his mother must go to unimaginable lengths to bring him back from the realm of the dead. At the heart of the tale stands Kanteletar, the Spirit of Song, portrayed by Ida Elina, whose voice and kantele carry the echoes of ancient Finland. The kantele, Finland’s national instrument, is not just an instrument—it is a bridge between generations, a voice of tradition and destiny. Through music and myth, Kanteletar weaves Lemminkäinen’s story, carrying forward the timeless power of love, loss, and hope. Inspired by the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, Under the Northern Skies is a visually breathtaking and musically immersive journey. Come witness the love that shaped generations.
- Runtime00:15:00
- CountryFinland
- DirectorTimo Sakari Puustinen
- ScreenwriterTimo Sakari Puustinen
- ProducerPaivi Ida Elina Kujanen, Timo Sakari Puustinen
- FilmmakerMusic Ida Elina