Stormskerry Maja (Swedish: Stormskärs-Maja; Finnish: Myrskyluodon Maija) is a 2024 Swedish-language Finnish historical drama film directed by Tiina Lymi.[2] Based on the five-volume book series by Anni Blomqvist,[3] the film, set in the Åland archipelago, tells the story of Maja, who with her husband Janne faces life's challenges and adversities on a remote island in the 19th century.[4] Amanda Jansson [fi] and Linus Troedsson [sv] star in the main roles.[2][3][5][6]

Stormskerry Maja
International film poster
Swedish: Stormskärs-Maja
Finnish: Myrskyluodon Maija
Directed byTiina Lymi
Written byTiina Lymi
Based onStormskärs-Maja book series by Anni Blomqvist
Produced byHanna Virolainen
Jukka Helle
Markus Selin
StarringAmanda Jansson
Linus Troedsson
CinematographyRauno Ronkainen
Edited byJoona Louhivuori
Music byLauri Porra
Production
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Distributed byNordisk Film
Release date
  • 19 January 2024 (2024-01-19) (Finland)
Running time
163 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguagesSwedish, English
Budget€3.8 million[1]

The film premiered in Finland on 19 January 2024. The film has been selected for the Gothenburg (GFF) and Rotterdam (IFFR) film festivals.[7][8]

Plot summary

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Young 17-year-old Maja (Amanda Jansson) gets married against her will to fisherman Janne (Linus Troedsson). Her life on the island of Stormskerry (Stormskär) is full of challenges and adversities: as a fisherman's wife, she has to cope with her husband's long absences at sea and take care of her family alone. However, Maja has grown into a strong-willed and independent woman, who is not afraid to tackle the barren archipelago. Maja and Janne have a strong connection, and a love that has deepened over time as they face many challenges and upheavals, such as the Åland War, along the way. Janne supports his wife's efforts and understands that the strength of the family comes from joint efforts.[3][4]

Cast

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Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2024
8th BCN Film Fest Best Film Won [9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Myrskyluodon Maija" (in Finnish). Finnish Film Foundation. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Myrskyluodon Maija". Elonet (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Puukka, Päivi (19 January 2024). "Myrskyluodon Maija on osalle suomalaisista kuin historiankirjoitusta – näin elokuvan tekijät kertovat kuvauksista saaristossa". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b Balaga, Marta (24 September 2022). "Amanda Jansson, 'Normal People's' Desmond Eastwood to Star in 'Stormskerry Maja' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  5. ^ Lähteenmäki, Lassi; Koutonen, Jouni; Lehikoinen-Stedt, Karita (11 June 2023). "Myrskyluodon uusi Maija on 70-lukua vahvempi nainen – rooli meni Amanda Janssonin ytimiin: "En halua jättää Maijaa"". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  6. ^ Mannila, Saga (16 March 2023). "Inspelningarna av filmen Stormskärs Maja pågår för fullt – berättelsen helt ny för de svenska huvudrollsinnehavarna". Yle (in Swedish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Stormskerry Maja". Gothenburg Film Festival. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Stormskerry Maja". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  9. ^ Borrull, Mariona (26 April 2024). "Palmarés del BCN Film Fest 2024: 'El destino de Maya' y 'Alumbramiento' triunfan en una edición pletórica". Fotogramas.
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