Letters to Father Jacob
Director: Klaus Härö Run Time: 76 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2009 Language: Finnish
Starring: Esko Roine, Heikki Nousiainen, Jukka Keinonen, Kaarina Hazard, Kaija Pakarinen
Leila, who’s serving a life sentence for murder, is pardoned and offered a job in a secluded parsonage reading and composing letters for Father Jacob, a blind priest. She reluctantly accepts the job and resents the man at first, but gradually grows to admire him for his positive outlook and his continued help to those seeking prayers and counsel. Two completely different lives are unexpectedly intertwined in this heartwarming tale of personal redemption. This beautifully shot and scored feature is written and directed by Klaus Härö.
Presented in Finnish with English subtitles.