Backlight - Pirkko Saisio she has become much better

she has become much better at controlling her anger

and brings a vanished era to vibrant life

Elena Knows unravels the secrets of its characters and the hidden facets of authoritarianism and hypocrisy in our society

And the worst part

Backlight - Pirkko Saisio she has become much betterTeenaged Pirkko cant decide which she hates most: God, her communist father, or her growing breasts. Grandpa has moved into the room long promised to her, and Mother, overworked and distant, tries to keep the peace between her headstrong daughter and husband. It's 1960s Finland and Pirkko has fun getting into trouble. That is, until her teacher suggests she might have what it takes to be a real writer. Then the historic summer of 1968 arrives, which