Changes (2014)

5.1/10 • 90 min • Drama

Overview

Living in the Herttoniemi suburb in Eastern Helsinki, 12 year olds Antti and Muhis have been best friends since kindergarten. Muhis is from a Somali background, and the boys’ friendship is put to test when a local racist lays his hands on Muhis. A struggle ensues, and Antti accidentally shoves the man off of a cliff, into the sea. The boys swear never ever to tell anyone and to take their secret to their graves. Changes is a life-affirming film about friendship, growing up, tolerance and courage.

Cast

Nuutti Konttinen

Riku Kemppinen

Jouko

Vincent Willestrand

Antti Raivio

Salla Kozma

Sirkka

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