Family Time

Finland “The canny level of observation—at once casual, caustic and empathetic—makes for a film that adds up to considerably more than the sum of its seemingly offhand parts.” Dennis Harvey, Variety In Tia Kouvo’s sparkling, bittersweet debut dramedy, an ​“ordinary” family comes together for the Christmas holidays. As happens every year, middle-aged sisters Susanna and Helena visit their parents’ house with their families; Grandpa Lasse drinks too much, Grandma Ella insists on taking care of everyone, the kids get fed up, and the sisters argue about pointless, petty things. After Christmas they go back to their daily lives, but soon another family gathering—this time, a much more sombre occasion—brings them back together. Can they make it through another one? Kouvo’s bitingly humorous, perceptive, and wistful first feature film delves into that age old question: Are families destined to always revert to the same patterns, or can they ever change and at last become what they dream to be—happy? In Finnish with English subtitles Streaming December 1 (Tuesday) through December 20 (Sunday) To stream this film: Follow this link to the virtual platform. Purchase a ticket for $12 (plus tax) or purchase a multi-film pass (details below). Once rented, you will have seven days to start watching. After the film is started, you will have 48 hours to finish watching. If you are having technical issues with the stream, please click here. You can also contact EUFF directly by emailing info@​euffonline.​ca. This film is available to stream in Canada only. Five Virtual Film Bundle: $50 (plus tax) Online Festival Pass: $100 (plus tax) Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.