The three-part series directed by Saara Cantelli is based on the book by Finnish-Swedish author Eva Frantz.
Saara Cantell, known as the director of Onneli ja Anneli, will direct the upcoming Raspberry Hill series Jenni Gästgivar
Finland is again mentioned abroad, when from a Finno-Swedish Raspberry Hill from the series (original name Hallonbacken) the first trailer was released. It is a horror series based on a novel by a Finnish-Swedish author by Eva Frantz The Mystery of Raspberry Hill to the book.
The series follows Stina, who lives in Helsinki and has been diagnosed with lung disease. Soon Stina is sent to a sanatorium on an isolated island, where she begins to experience strange things with her roommates. The events of the series take place in 1920.
The cast of the series has not yet been revealed, but a Finnish-Swedish actor is glimpsed in the trailer Carl-Kristian Rundman62.
Carl-Kristian Rundman is known, among other things, as the voice actor of the Swedish version of Moominpappa and from the Maria Kallio and Roba series. Kaisa Vehkalahti
The director of the series is a Finn Sarah Cantellwhose previous directing work includes Children’s film Onneli and Anneli mixed I will be the bride. Cantell and film producer Teresa Ekman tell Variety– magazine, that at least one important thing will be seen in the series, which was not originally in the book.
– Frantz had the opportunity to give feedback on our script. In the book, the main character Stina is often alone, but in the series she has two roommates who enrich her journey, Ekman reveals.
– Some things have to be changed when the story is adapted from one art form to another. However, I think it is important to stay true to the spirit of the original work. The idea was to keep the same horror as in the book. From my experience, I can tell you that teenagers love to freak out. Since the end of the story is happy and hopeful, there is room for dark nuances in the series, Cantell continues.
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Cantelli does have experience with films aimed at young people, but he feels that he can still transform himself as a film director.
– I think you should never underestimate your audience, whether you made content for children, teenagers or adults. As a filmmaker, you have to tell stories that touch you, Cantell reflects.
The series has three episodes, which are about 30 minutes long. The exact premiere of the film has not been made public so far. Helsinki Finland and public broadcasting companies Yle, Sveriges Television, Norsk rikskringkasting and Danmarks Radio have participated in the production of Söder Films’ series.
You can watch the series trailer below or from here.