

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
Sire
Johanna Sevä
Elle

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

Liselotte Wajstedt
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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