Stupid Young Heart 2018

5.672 / 10   29 vote(s)
Drama

When carefree, young Lenni and his girlfriend find themselves expecting a child, he ends up looking for a role model in all the wrong places as he becomes involved with local right-wing activists.

Homepage http://www.tuffifilms.com/production/stupid-young-heart
Release Date 2018-10-12
Runtime 1h 42m
Directors Selma Vilhunen, Lisabi Fridell, Katri Aksola, Jolle Onnismaa, Meri Teperi, Essi Alamattila
Producers Venla Hellstedt, Elli Toivoniemi, Elize Kerseboom
Writer Kirsikka Saari

Director Selma Vilhunen (‘Little Wing’) and screenwriter Kirsikka Saari never present a clear point of view, and nor is one revealed at the film’s conclusion. Is teen pregnancy good? Bad? Irresponsible? Fortunate? A lack of education? An inevitability due to home lives or socioeconomic background? Between this and the racism, no true consequences are met. As an audience member I need to feel something, even if it’s the opposite of what the story is trying to tell me.

While the events of ‘Stupid Young Heart’ are sad, concerning and engaging enough, it’s ultimately a futile journey. - Jess Fenton

Read Jess' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-stupid-young-heart-irresponsible-teens-with-no-consequences

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