Two Bodies on a Beach

4.1 (7 votes)• 2019• 20m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

A woman wakes up on a beach tied in a plastic press wearing only underwear and high heels. “Not again”, she sighs and decides to track down the enemy and strike back. She gets a companion from an older woman, who has been pushed to the borders of society. During their journey through classical cinematic landscapes these nameless women from different generations struggle to connect and understand each other’s perspectives while their passion for men and male attention gets in away.

Production Details

Languages: Finnish

Director: Anna Paavilainen

Starring Cast: Laura Birn, Rea Mauranen, Tommi Korpela, Antti Holma, Lauri Maijala

Cast

Laura Birn

Younger woman

Rea Mauranen

Older woman

Tommi Korpela

Astronautti

Antti Holma

Lauri Maijala

Sivullinen tarkkailijamies

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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