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Yö meren rannalla

Name: Yö meren rannalla
Director: Erkko Kivikoski
Released: 1981
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1981

Director

Erkko Kivikoski

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Yö meren rannalla is a character-driven film that examines the erosion of social and domestic stability. The film explores the psychological tension within mid-century social structures, particularly the breakdown of the traditional family unit. While the drama offers depth through its examination of subjective morality and intergenerational conflict, it remains narrowly focused on a specific socio-economic class and cultural context. The film excels as a critique of domestic life but falls short in providing representation for diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yö meren rannalla have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on traditional heterosexual marriages and does not depict LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge heteronormativity.

How does Yö meren rannalla portray gender?

Fair

The story delves into the fragility of traditional gender roles and the role of women in a domestic setting. Characters like Liisa and Pirre highlight emotional dynamics within the household.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yö meren rannalla?

Minimal

The setting appears to be a localized, homogeneous social environment with no visible racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.

How does Yö meren rannalla represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative challenges the idealized nuclear family through themes of marital dissatisfaction and intergenerational conflict, emphasizing individual emotional truth over institutional stability.

Does Yö meren rannalla include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Highlights the dissolution of traditional family units through intense intergenerational conflict.
Explores the complexities of women's roles and the fragility of established gender norms.
Offers a nuanced look at patriarchal stability and mid-life professional challenges.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not depict LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
Includes no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Middle-aged municipal architect Mikko is frustrated with his job and his marriage, so for years he has directed his energy into renovating a turn-of-the-century wooden villa on the seaside. One beautiful summer evening Mikko and his wife Liisa invite old friends to a party in the villa: divorced intellectual Erik who gets along a little too well with Liisa; and noisy building contractor Hessu with his young and sexy new wife Pirre. Their increasingly drunken discussions are interrupted by a surprise visit from Mikko's and Liisa's daughter Jonna and her husband Pete. A conflict between the father and the daughter ensues in front of the guests.

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