Plot — What is A Moment in the Reeds about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2018 |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Language | FI |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 95 votes) |
A Moment in the Reeds — FAQ
Is A Moment in the Reeds worth watching? A Moment in the Reeds holds a 6.2/10 rating from 95 viewers. 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 h
Who directed A Moment in the Reeds? Directed by Mikko Mäkelä.
Who is in the cast of A Moment in the Reeds? It stars Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender, Virpi Rautsiala.
Where can I stream A Moment in the Reeds? You can stream A Moment in the Reeds on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did A Moment in the Reeds release? It released in 2018.
