Guarding Fires (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Guarding Fires is a drama film directed by Inga Pohjolainen, running about 17 minutes. “Light up the past” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The summer ahead is long and hot but the burden of shame from the past is haunting Joonas, 24, and driving him to solitude. A sudden phone call changes the direction of his summer and brings Joonas to an old manor for a summer job, forcing him to open up to his new workmates and to face his shame. Joonas works hard under the burning sun, driven by his past mistakes, whilst the others lounge under the calming shade of trees. On the last day the group loses track of time and misses the last bus home. They are left at the old manor and a magical midsummer night begins.
Who’s in it. Guarding Fires stars Samuel Kujala as Joonas, Talvikki Eerola as Melina, Heli Hyttinen as Ronja and Ville Mikkonen as Kalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Guarding Fires has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guarding Fires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guarding Fires tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guarding Fires (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guarding Fires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guarding Fires worth watching?
- Guarding Fires holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guarding Fires?
- Guarding Fires stars Samuel Kujala, Talvikki Eerola, Heli Hyttinen, Ville Mikkonen and Anna-Maija Oka.
- When was Guarding Fires released?
- Guarding Fires was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.