Memory of Water

In a future world stripped of freshwater, Noria, an idealist tea master’s daughter, finds out upon graduation that her strict father guards a secret freshwater spring. While the dystopian military government tightens its leash, Noria must learn to navigate alone after her father dies. Among his belongings she discovers a bigger secret: there may still be more clean water left in an irradiated place called the Lost Lands. 

Noria’s closest friend, loyal but stubborn Sanja, is the only one she can trust – until Noria meets Taro, a young water specialist who comes to their village to find a solution to the water problem. As Noria’s secrets push her and Sanja apart, she grows closer to Taro – only to find out he’s lied about everything and will stop at nothing. 

Noria must escape, save Sanja and find out if there is still some hope in a world ravaged beyond recognition. In the end Noria discovers that freedom is like secrets - both come with a heavy price to pay.

Cast

Noria
Saga Sarkola
Sanja
Mimosa Willamo
Taro
Lauri Tilkanen
Memory of Water - Poster 1

Memory of Water

Saara Saarela

  • Fiction
Production Country / Year
Finland, Germany, Norway, Estonia 2020
Language
fi. OF mit en. UT
Format
DCP, Color, 100min
2.39:1, Discrete 7.1
Original Title
Veden Vartija

Director & Crew

Saara Saarela 1

Saara Saarela

Born in 1971 in Helsinki/Finland. Studied Film at the University of Paris and Directing at the ELO Film School in Helsinki. Active as a director and professor.

Filmography

2006/2007 JAKO KAHTEEN, TV-Serie

2007 MATKA, Kurzfilm

2009 VÄÄRÄT JUURET, Spielfilm

JUURIKASVUA, TV Mini-Serie

2010 KALTE RACHE, Fernsehfilm

2022 VEDEN VARTIJA/MEMORY OF WATER, Spielfilm  HOF 2022

Writer
Ilja Rautsi
Director of Photography
Kjell Lagerroos
Editor
Jussi Rautaniemi
Production Designer
Otso Linnalaakso
Costume Designer
Tiina Kaukanen
Casting Director
Tutsa Huuhka
Marika Kallio
Pia Pesonen Roolituspalvelu
Saara Saarela