Flowers of Evil
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Flowers of Evil

Breathing with the rhythm of street music, Flowers of Evil is an edgy, topical and ragged story of a family trying to survive the pressures of restles...sness. The main character Sipe, 14, has a touching relationship with his stepbrother Juno and his family, which is the main focus of our story. The threat is continuously simmering, until the unrest breaks out into a riot - with fatal results. Flowers of Evil is a social commentary on the problems of suburban life in Helsinki. Two young brothers struggle with life on a powder keg housing estate. One chooses punk rock and education, the other crime and confrontation. Caught in the middle and torn both ways, their father tries to hold the family together. But miscalculated actions and police overreaction light the fuse and a typically long, hot, Finnish summer explodes as frustration and despair finally boil over. Show More

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the middle are their parents, who are desperate to keep their family together amidst the chaos.

Flowers of Evil explores the themes of adolescence, family, and the stark realities of suburban life in Helsinki. The film follows the struggles of Sipe, a 14-year-old boy, and his stepbrother Juno as they navigate the pressures and temptations of their troubled neighborhood. Sipe finds solace and a sense of rebellion through punk rock music and education, while Juno is drawn towards a life of crime and confrontation.

The film deeply examines the dynamics within their family, which serves as the central focus of the story. Sipe's touching relationship with his stepbrother and his love for his family are tested as the pressure escalates. The simmering unrest in their community eventually erupts into a violent riot, leading to fatal consequences.

Flowers of Evil serves as a social commentary on the challenges faced by suburban families in Helsinki. It sheds light on the complexities of adolescence and the choices that young individuals make in response to their environment. The film also highlights the desperate struggle of parents trying to maintain stability and keep their family intact in the face of external turmoil.

This gritty and topical film offers a raw and unfiltered portrayal of suburban life, with a powerful soundtrack of street music serving as the backdrop. Flowers of Evil is a thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics, adolescent rebellion, and the consequences of societal unrest.

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