Young Love movie poster

Young Love

August 31, 2001 1h 19m 5.5/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Young Love is a drama/romance film. directed by Arto Lehkamo. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Joonas Nordman, Saija Lentonen, and Sari Havas

Synopsis

Jukka, 13, is coached in photography by his openly gay art teacher. With his dead father's old camera, Jukka sees Johanna, a beautiful girl in her early twenties being physically abused by her stepfather. With the help of the local fire department, Jukka comes to her rescue. He quickly befriends the girl who works in a nearby supermarket, claims to become her manager and enters her in a beauty contest.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 31, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (22 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Denmark + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Mainstream Pictures
  • Filmberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Love about?

Jukka, 13, is coached in photography by his openly gay art teacher. With his dead father's old camera, Jukka sees Johanna, a beautiful girl in her early twenties being physically abused by her step...

Who directed Young Love?

Young Love was directed by Arto Lehkamo.

How long is Young Love?

Young Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Young Love released?

Young Love was released on August 31, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Young Love?

The main cast of Young Love includes Joonas Nordman, Saija Lentonen, Sari Havas, Pekka Lukka, Antti Aro.