Open Up to Me


Open Up to Me is a 2013 Finnish film directed and written by Simo Halinen. It tells a story of Maarit, a woman who has just gone through a sex reassignment surgery. She wants to rebuild her relationship to her teenage daughter and is also looking for a man to share her life with. The film was nominated for the 2013 Nordic Council Film Prize.
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Reception

The film has received favorable reviews. While some writers have criticized the story for not having enough twists and turns, the work of actors has been praised almost unanimously. On 2 February 2014, Open Up to Me received two Jussi Awards; one for Leea Klemola and another for Halinen.

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