Movie: Defiant

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ona Huczkowski
Ona Huczkowski

Vilma

Kati Outinen
Kati Outinen

Anneli

Emmi Parviainen
Emmi Parviainen

Krisu

Tinka Andersson
Tinka Andersson

Yasmine

Joonatan Pekola
Joonatan Pekola

Risto

Sami Sowe
Sami Sowe

Ismael

Arvand Rasul
Arvand Rasul

Obe

Julius Lehto
Julius Lehto

Fedja

Ilo Maisse
Ilo Maisse

Enni

Iiris Pöyhtäri
Iiris Pöyhtäri

Aada

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  • Overview

    After losing her father, Vilma can't find her place in the life of her foster family. As a result of her struggles, Vilma ends up in a juvenile home, where she refuses to be subdued by the arbitrary and abusive staff who run it.

  • Release Date

    2025-02-28

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

    Fall. Get up.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    suomi
  • Keywords

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