directed by: Antti-Jussi Annila, year: 2008
actors: Ville Virtanen, Tommi Eronen, Viktor Klimenko

Set in 1595, "Sauna" is a Finnish horror film that explores themes of guilt and redemption. As peace is being negotiated after a long war, two brothers, Knut and Eerik, are tasked with marking the border between Finland and Russia. They encounter a mysterious village with a sauna that is said to cleanse one's sins. Haunted by their past deeds, the brothers must confront their inner demons. The film is a chilling exploration of human morality set against a bleak, eerie landscape.

Guilt, Redemption, Supernatural, Isolation, Historical