Set in the 19th century, this drama follows Maja and Janne as they establish a life on the remote and harsh island of Stormskerry. While struggling for survival in a demanding environment, Maja evolves from a woman bound by traditional values into an independent partner. The family's stability is eventually disrupted by the arrival of war, leading to financial ruin, death, and the imprisonment of Maja and her children after Janne is forced to flee from English soldiers. Despite these hardships, Maja maintains her strength and remains on the island.
The film was written and directed by Tiina Lymi, marking her second feature following Off the Map. It stars Amanda Jansson as Maja and Linus Troedsson as Janne, supported by a credited cast of 58 people. A joint production from Finland and Sweden by Solar Films, the project had a budget of 4 million USD.
Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDb based on 3,100 votes, while it holds a lower score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 31 votes.
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