Overview
Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck lives as a forgotten artist with her elderly mother in the countryside. It has been years since the last exhibit, and Helene continues to paint only because of her passion. Everything changes when art dealer finds Helen and her 159 wonderful paintings - and wants to organize a big private exhibit. However, Helen's turning point comes only when she is introduced to Einar Reuter. Young Einar is a forester, art enthusiast, and a passionate admirer of Helene's work. He becomes Helen's trusted and lover.
Director and cast
- Laura Birn as Helene Schjerfbeck
- Johannes Holopainen as Einar Reuter
- Pirkko Saisio as Olga Schjerfbeck
- Krista Kosonen as Helena Westermarck
- Eero Aho as Magnus Schjerfbeck
- Jarkko Lahti as Gösta Sundman
- Saana Koivisto as Tyra Arp
- Jan Korander as Dr. Säilä
- Petteri Pennilä as Merchant
- Valentina Kalinina as Annulilla
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