Sudden Outbursts of Emotions
When a travel agent’s boyfriend suggests they open up their relationship to the wild world of polyamory, she is hesitant but joins him on a sojourn to an island-based party, only to fall for another woman, in this sex-positive dramedy.
Director Paula Korva scheduled to attend.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Travel agent Jane (Iina Kuustonen) lives a comfortable, stable yuppie existence in Helsinki with Mikki (Riku Nieminen), her theatre-actor boyfriend of 10 years. While their sex life appears active and content on the surface, Jane is thrown for a loop when Mikki suggests trying an “open relationship” to spice things up. Jane is initially resistant but eventually agrees to attend an exclusive sex-positive weekend retreat, where the 40-ish couple can explore other romantic pursuits. While Mikki wanders off, Jane bumps into Valma (Laura Malmivaara), a free-spirited woman and veteran of the polyamorous lifestyle, who encourages Jane to explore hidden facets of her love language. Let the mid-life crises begin! As Jane’s relationship with Valma deepens, jealousy begins to wreak havoc on her personal and professional life, with often disastrous and hilarious results. This debut feature from Finnish TV writer/director Paula Korva, could be called a “rom-dramedy” for its skillful depiction of the awkwardness, excitement, and befuddlement felt by newbies to the 3D chess game of polyamory. Korva treats her characters with grace and humor, allowing them room to evolve gradually in this modern spin on the joys and absurdities of gender-fluid dating.
—Randy Woods
- Original Language Title: Juokse lempesi edestä
- Director: Paula Korva
- Principal Cast: Iina Kuustonen, Riku Nieminen, Laura Malmivaara, Minka Kuustonen, Jasir Osman, Marc Gassot, Lauri Maijala
- Premiere Status: North American
- Country: Finland, Denmark
- Year: 2024
- Running Time: 97 min.
- Producer: Marko Talli
- Screenplay: Paula Korva
- Cinematographers: Teppo Högman
- Editors: Jyrki Levä
- Music: Ville Tanttu
- Website: Official Film Website
- Filmography: Debut Feature Film
- Language: Finnish
- Has Subtitles: Yes
- Format: DCP
- International Sales: LevelK