#THISISME
The short documentaries show three girls, who would like to try something new or show a different side of themselves. The films follow the girls in their pursuit to carry out their challenge with the help of supporting peers. In the end what matters is the courage to try your best and go for it while staying true to yourself.
The films are screened in Finnish with English subtitles.
Lili
Lili who refuses to let go of her childhood, fights a sandstorm that threatens to take it away. In the heart of the storm she rediscovers the joy of childhood, but forced to choose between illusion and reality.
The film is without dialog.
Shadow Animals
A young girl goes with her two dads to a party where she experiences assorted grown-up rituals. As the evening progresses she finds the adults’ behaviour increasingly strange. Everyone tries to fit in, but not everyone succeeds.
The film is screened in Swedish with English subtitles.
Oasis
A boy wakes up in a desert with a plane wreck by his side. A mysterious monster appears from the plane and starts chasing the boy. The only refuge is the oasis, but it is not possible to stay there long, because the boy is suffering from loneliness. One day he finds an abandoned little bird, teaches him to fly, and soon they are ready to wander off and look for others like themselves.
The film is without dialog.