Memory of Water

Set centuries in the future, the film takes place in a world where freshwater is nearly gone and nations fight for control over remaining supplies. In the Scandinavian Union, now under Chinese rule, the location of hidden springs is known only to Tea Masters. After the death of her father, a young woman named Noria inherits the responsibility of guarding a natural spring. When the military occupies her village to secure the water, Noria discovers records suggesting the government has lied about the scarcity of resources. She embarks on a perilous journey to determine if enough water exists to sustain everyone.

Directed by Saara Saarela, this science fiction thriller is a co-production between Germany, Norway, Finland, and Estonia. The film stars Saga Sarkola as Noria, appearing alongside Mimosa Willamo, Lauri Tilkanen, Pekka Strang, Minna Haapkylä, and Kheba Touray. Produced by Misha Jaari and Mark Lwoff with a screenplay by Ilja Rautsi, the project had a budget of 5 million USD. Since its release on September 2, 2022, the movie has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.3/10 on TMDB based on 20 votes.