A novel about three different high school girls experiencing larger-than-life events, a refreshing break with traditional expectations. A future classic with lots of crossover potential from YA to NA!

✓ From the celebrated writer duo behind the award-winning film “Girl Picture”, Finland’s 2022 Oscar entry, which won 4 Finnish Oscar’s (Jussi Awards) including Best Film and Screenplay

✓ Winner of the 2022 Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at Sundance Film Festival, and  Best Children’s & Youth Film and Youth Jury Prize at Nordic Film Days Lübeck, and Best Narrative Feature at OUTshine Miami

✓ The film screened at over 30 festivals worldwide, such as BFI Flare (UK), Berlin International Film Festival (Germany), and Sundance Film Festival (USA).

✓ The film was distributed in 20 countries including Germany (Salzgeber & Co); US (Strand Releasing), Eastern Europe (HBO Europe) and Korea (Watcha)

In frosty Helsinki, the lives of three teenage girls change over the course of three weekends. They discover sex, love and friendship, but most of all, they discover their own voices.

Mimmi has decided not to believe in love, while her best friend Rönkkö thirsts for connection. The two work together at a smoothie bar, where one day they meet Emma.

The figure skating prodigy Emma finds herself in the middle of a bet on whether you can fall in love with just one look. Mimmi and Emma quickly form an irresistible bond, the kind of attraction between them that Rönkkö dreams of. In the end, each of them must ask themselves what they are prepared to fight for.

Ilona Ahti and Daniela Hakulinen’s unabashed text lets the girls’ feelings and thoughts bleed through the pages. The novel deepens and adds new layers to the story of the successful film written by the duo. Girl Picture hit the big screens in 2022, winning awards both in Finland and internationally.