Baby Jane (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: Finland
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Katja Gauriloff
Writer: Katja Gauriloff, Sofi Oksanen, Veera Tyhtilä
Production & Genre
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Companies: Oktober
Genre: Drama, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, lesbian relationship, lgbt, mental illness
Story
Jane, a small-town girl in her late teens, moves to Helsinki seeking adventure after finishing her education. She frequents a gay bar and meets Piki, a charismatic butch lesbian in her early thirties who rescues Jane from an attack by a man at night. Jane is immediately drawn to Piki's dark-toned voice and offers her an entirely new universe of dreams. The film follows their budding relationship amidst the vibrant city life.
Summary
Directed by Katja Gauriloff, 'Baby Jane' (2019) is a Finnish drama that explores themes of lesbian relationships, self-discovery, and the complexities of navigating big-city life after leaving one's small-town roots. Based on the novel 'Jane' by Finland's most successful woman writer, Leena Krohn, the film offers a unique perspective on LGBTQ+ experiences in contemporary Helsinki.
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