Backlight - Pirkko Saisio After Rita is found dead

After Rita is found dead in the bell tower of the church she used to attend

These are unexpected stories by a very fresh voice

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

with separate lives

and getting in the way

Backlight - Pirkko Saisio After Rita is found deadTeenaged 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