Release date is 2015-02-09

Joulunaatto luotsinmajassa -- Salapurjehtija -- Tulipalo -- Odotus -- Keräjäsankari -- Linnavangit -- Puutarhuri-vanhuksen kirjeitä.

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

"Suorasanaisia runoelmia" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of poetic works likely written in the late 19th century. The collection appears to capture both individual experiences and broader themes, using characters that reflect on their situations amidst natural elements, particularly the sea. Through its contemplative lens, the work seems to highlight human emotions and relationships against the backdrop of Finland's landscape and cultural richness. At the start of the collection, the opening poem sets a scene during Christmas Eve where a group of individuals finds themselves stranded at sea due to a storm, delaying their return to the city. Among them is a foreign captain whose lack of familial ties contrasts the others' longing for home. This captain shares a gripping tale of survival from his childhood, which intertwines with the group’s collective experience of Christmas that unfolds in a small cabin upon reaching shore. As they seek warmth and hospitality from the cabin's inhabitants, the atmosphere shifts from discontent to a moment of celebration and rekindled hope, showcasing both the spirit of community and the impact of personal stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Original publication data not identified