The Lightning Rod
5.4
A poetic horror drama about Irina, a young mother on the run from her poisonous relationship, and her grandmother who has her own wounds too.
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Cast
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Helmi Donner Director · Ada Pajari Editor Karoliina Kasurinen Production designer
First release May 20, 2025 · Produced in Finland · Production ELO Film School Finland
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Aalto University
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ELO Film School Finland
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Finland
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Original title
Matalapaine
Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
Finnish
Release dates
France · May 20, 2025
Premiere · CINEF - Cannes Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Poland
November 18, 2025 · Premiere · EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival
Taiwan
October 14, 2025 · Premiere · Kuan-Du Film Festival
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