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202480 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Addiction Gun Violence

Hard to Break

202480 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two teenagers in Finland face rising issues of addiction and violence as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Addiction Gun Violence

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Anna-Maija Heinonen

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Two teenagers in Finland face rising issues of addiction and violence as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

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Krista Moisiodirector

Anna-Maija Heinonendirector

Krista Moisiowriter

Anna-Maija Heinonenwriter

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In Finland, two teenagers face the pressures of growing up amid rising addiction and violence. They struggle to find acceptance within their peer groups, complicating their transition from childhood to adulthood. The documentary "Hard to Break," directed by Krista Moisio, presents a candid look at their experiences. It contrasts their carefree past with the challenges they encounter in contemporary society. The film addresses mental health and substance abuse issues affecting youth in Finland.

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