Review: Sydänmaa

A NEW GENERATION IS RISING!

Studio Pasila’s Sydänmaa focuses on the rugged life of a nuclear family in Central Ostrobothnia
phases. The play does not fall into knife junker romanticism, but
offers a view of modern Finland.

The story is carried by the son of the family (Jarkko Lahti), also the author of the play.
a narrator introducing himself as a writer. The solution brings another level to the play
and clarifies the structure. The family’s wishes are focused on the son, because
beautiful sister (Laura Birn) has cerebral palsy.

The father of an unbelievably real drunkard (Martti Suosalo) and luck from elsewhere
The life of the detective mother (Heidi Herala) is overshadowed by both a harsh family history
that hard faith. Alongside the masterpieces of veterans,
The graduates of the Theatre Academy will be overshadowed. Energetically adaptable
Jarkko Lahti is the narrator of the entire play. Laura Birn rises again
into the spotlight as a tragic but nuanced sister.

Numerous supporting roles are intensively managed by Jari Pehkonen and Aku
Hirviniemi. Although the message of the play does not give much hope, the new
The generation of creators promises for that too.

As a debut play, Ari-Pekka Lahti’s Heartland is multidimensional and
despite its abundance, it is centralized. Heidi Räsänen’s direction brings
deliciously brings out people’s travels. The Ostrobothnian also walks casually
sheet music.

Kiureli Sammallahti’s accordion creates any atmosphere
effortlessly. The compositions mix hymns and rock and thus sit
aptly for a play that explores the boundaries between the new and old generations.