Auli Mantila's strong and award-winning psychological drama.
My Friend Henry is an intense and original portrayal of childhood imagination, loneliness, and the blurring of boundaries. The film follows 12-year-old Elina, who lives in a remote small town. Elina's life is dominated by her mysterious friend Henry, whose existence and influence begin to raise concerns in her surroundings.
Auli Mantila's direction is visually impressive and the atmosphere is exceptionally intense for a Finnish film, almost thriller-like. The film was awarded several Jussi Awards.
