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The Lightning Rod
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The Lightning Rod

2025-05-20 · 21 min · Not rated

Horror

A poetic horror drama about Irina, a young mother on the run from her poisonous relationship, and her grandmother who has her own wounds too.

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Directors
Helmi Donner
Production companies
Aalto University, ELO Film School Finland
Countries
Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Oksana LommiOksana LommiIrina
Samuel KujalaSamuel KujalaJuho
Ilkka HeiskanenIlkka HeiskanenOld man
Janina BermanJanina BermanOld woman
Roxani MitrosJade

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