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Deep Dive: Under Construction (2023)

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Under Construction
In 'Under Construction', filmmaker Markku Aho returns to his childhood home in Finland to confront his father, Tapio Aho, who abandoned the family. The film focuses on their strained relationship, rooted in the father's failure to build a stable home for his seven children. Tapio worked tirelessly but ultimately succumbed to burnout and left the family, which left emotional scars on Markku and his siblings. As Markku and Tapio work together to construct a steel gate in front of the unfinished house, they attempt to rebuild their relationship. The film captures their interactions and the weight of expectations placed on Tapio as a father, revealing the complexities of familial bonds and the hope for reconciliation after years of estrangement.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Markku and Tapio Aho as they rebuild their relationship.
  • •See the unfinished house that symbolizes their family history.
  • •Follow the construction of a steel gate as a metaphor for healing.

Did You Know

•Markku Aho has seven siblings, making a total of eight children.
•The film's duration is 61 minutes.
•The documentary was filmed in Finland, the home country of the Aho family.
•Markku's father, Tapio Aho, abandoned the family after struggling with burnout.

Perfect For

Family dynamicsFather-son relationshipsFinnish culture