Aurora
2019
****½
Director: Miia Tervo
Cast: Mimosa Willamo, Amir Escandari, Ria Kataja, Chike Ohanwe, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Oona Airola, Pamela Tola, Miitta Sorvali, Elá Yildirim, Julius Susimäki
In Finnish Lapland, a spirited party girl Aurora lives a care-free life. That is, until she meets Darian, an Iranian refugee seeking asylum for himself and his young daughter. Miia Tervo's delightful feature debut blends romantic comedy, drama, and social commentary into a funny and unique whole. Tervo's story includes some hilariously memorable characters, such as Miitta Sorvali as the smut-mouthed old lady and Chike Ohanwe as the black man who is prejudiced against immigrants.
