Valo - 2005

Valo 2005 Directed by Kaija Juurikkala

A story about clever and courageous children who decide to start their own school in the small village of Viiritsa. The children teach each other. It is the early 20th century. The children are led by 9-year-old Valo, who, together with his friend Ville and the other children in the village, teaches the village children to read and write. But not all adults approve of the children's initiative.

Country Finland

Production Countries Finland , Norway , Sweden

Language Finnish

Spoken Language Finnish

Gneres Drama , Family

Production Company Periferia Productions

Release Date 7 October 2005

84 mins