Chennai International Film Festival

Stormskerry Maja

Finland | 2024 | 144 mins | English

Seventeen-year-old Maja marries Janne, a fisherman, against her will. While he is often at sea, she manages their home on Stormskäret, facing the hardships of solitude and responsibility. Despite her challenges, Maja grows resilient, learning to fish and care for their household, all while striving for her own dreams.

Director
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Tiina Lymi, born on September 3, 1971, in Tampere, Finland, is a talented actress, director, screenwriter, and author. She has made significant contributions to film, theater, and television, known for her compelling performances across various productions. In 2015, she directed her first short film, marking the start of her directorial journey. Since then, Tiina has written and directed five feature films and one television series, while also creating a TV series in which she acted. Her diverse talents have made a notable impact on the Finnish entertainment industry.
Cast & Crew

Director – Tiina Lymi
Producer – Jukka Helle, Markus Selin,
Hanna Virolainen
Cinematographer – Rauno Ronkainen
Editor – Joona Louhivuori
Music – Lauri Porra
Cast – Amanda Jansson, Linus Troedsson
Jonna Järnefelt