About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
2018
Runtime
1h 48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.1/10
Votes
90
Genre
Romance, Drama
Director
Language
FI
Cast
immigration
romance
interracial romance
lgbt
finland
gay muslim
summer romance
syrian refugee
lake house
gay romance
gay theme
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Questions about A Moment in the Reeds
How long is A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds was directed by Mikko Mäkelä and released in 2018.
What genre is A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds is a Romance, Drama film (2018).
Who stars in A Moment in the Reeds?
The cast of A Moment in the Reeds includes Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender, Virpi Rautsiala.
What is the TMDB rating for A Moment in the Reeds?
A Moment in the Reeds has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 90 votes.
