Director:
Saara Saarela

Produced by:
Edith Film Oy

Lead Actors:
Niko Saarela

(2009)

Drama about traditions and legacy of the Kuura family. For the first time in years, the family is united under one roof by the father´s hereditary illness. During an unpredictable winter they search for balance between secrets and truths. The parents have to face themselves and their repressed fears. At the same time the children are trying to find their place in the family and understand their heritage.

On Twisted Roots Filmgate did the conform, grade and the visual effects. This was the second international feature film to be conformed and graded at our facilities. For the visual effects, Filmgate worked on over 140 shots, including animating an old photograph, removing harness on a rabbit, adding realistic snow and also animating the opening titles.


Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pCXFfiDPko

IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188995/