
Sire and the last summer
Drama
Overview
The year was 1916, we follow Sire’s everyday life, until her final moments. We are a part of her little world and get to see how big that little world can be. How rich it’s in emotions, sounds and memories. Sire reminds us of life, not death. She was my Máttaráhkku, great-grandmother, and my grandfather was 10.
Top Cast


Anna Åsdell
Anna Åsdell
Sire
Anna Åsdell
Sire
Johanna Sevä
Johanna Sevä
Elle
Johanna Sevä
Elle


Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen
Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen
Husband
Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen
Husband
Áilu Sarri
Áilu Sarri
Heikka
Áilu Sarri
Heikka
Leia Björne
Leia Björne
Leia Björne
Sandra Wasara Hammare
Sandra Wasara Hammare
Sandra Wasara Hammare
Inga Maiia Blind
Inga Maiia Blind
Inga Maiia Blind


Liselotte Wajstedt
Liselotte Wajstedt
Liselotte Wajstedt
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