Synopsis

Official Selection: Official Oscar Submission 2021 (Best International Film - Finland)/winner of Audience Award at South Florida/OUTshine Film Festival/winner of Audience Award at Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival/ Winner of Cinematography Award at Göteborg Film Festival

In the midst of her artistic struggles and unconventional personal life, Tove Jansson found worldwide success from an unexpected side project: the creation of the beloved world of the Moomins. Her unrequited love with a woman Vivica seems to be stopping her from true liberty. In search of herself and learning to break away only then she is truly free to be who she really is. TOVE is a captivating drama about the creative energy of an iconic talent and her turbulent search for identity, desire and freedom. A film that celebrates a remarkable artist, the creator of the Moomins that is still very much loved to this day.