Nordic Nights: The Squirrel (2026) by Markus Lehmusruusu

Our next Nordic Nights feature is The Squirrel (2026) a Finnish film by Markus Lehmusruusu.

Synopsis

A sci-fi comedy drama which also happens to be Finland’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars.  In the distant future, ordinary life is gently and peacefully regulated and the living environment optimized and sanitized for life without surprises.  Pasi’s job is to design robotic pets for companionship as the real ones have gone extinct along with plant life. He stumbles upon what could be the last living squirrel in the world and takes it home against all rules.  The squirrel becomes depressed and Pasi needs to figure out how to help his furry friend find happiness against all odds. 

Registration to watch the Nordic Nights screening on Zoom is required and can be done  HERE. Note, you must be located within Canada to access this event virtually.    

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To attend the screening in person in our wonderful screening room at the TIFF building downtown, please send an email to movies@icct.info to be put on the list and get the entry instructions.  .

Note: the Nordic Nights event is FREE but donations are welcome!