Absolution

When the truth finally dawns, will it be too late to forgive?

The thrilling drama from the internationally awarded and acclaimed director Petri Kotwica.

Synopsis

Kiia and Lauri are speeding down a dark country road, anxious to reach the hospital because Kiia has gone into premature labour. Their car hits something. Lauri goes to take a look, and tells his wife he saw nothing. They rush to the hospital, and Kiia gives birth to a healthy baby boy. While in the hospital, Kiia meets Hanna, a woman whose husband is a victim of a hit-and-run driver.

Genre

Drama

Director

Petri Kotwica

Screenplay

Petri Kotwica
Johanna Hartikainen

Finnish Film Awards
(Jussi Awards)

Best Supporting Actress 2016 Mari Rantasila

Festivals

Warsaw Film Festival, main competition 2015

Cast

Laura Birn
Mari Rantasila
Eero Aho

Producers

Minna Virtanen, Vertigo
Jackie Larkin and Lesley McKimm, Newgrange Pictures

With support by

Finnish Film Foundation
Yle
Nordisk Film
Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Irish Film Board
Church Media Foundation
MEDIA
WFFC

Status

Production year 2015