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Stairway to Heaven
With his last breath Uu's friend entrusts him with the secret of how to go to the past. Uu is an engineer and doesn't believe in miracles, but the trick works. In the past there is a pleasant, eternal summer, long hair, girls and Jenkki chewing gum. In his real life, it is autumn, his friends are bitter, the girls are married and his father is seriously ill. At the end of the day, however, Uu has to decide in which time to live his life - in the summer of the past or in the autumn of the present.
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Plot Summary
In a seemingly idyllic rural setting, a reclusive elderly couple receives an unexpected visit from their estranged granddaughter. As the days unfold, unsettling secrets about the family's past and the true nature of their isolated existence begin to surface. Tensions rise, revealing a dark and disturbing reality that threatens to consume them all.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and Goth's performance, while some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling atmosphere.
Mia Goth's intense performance is a standout element.
Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and Mia Goth's compelling acting. However, a portion of viewers felt the story lacked originality and had a slow pace in parts.
Fun Fact
The film's isolated setting was specifically chosen to enhance the feeling of unease and entrapment for the characters.
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