Kakara 2013
A raw, intimate drama unfolds in *Kakara (2013)*, a 13-minute Finnish short film directed by Kimmo Yläkäs that strips away comfort to explore life's most difficult choices.
Director: Kimmo Yläkäs
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kakara (2013) about?
A man takes his girlfriend to a clinic for an abortion, only to find their forced resolve crumbling in the sterile confines of a waiting room. What starts as a clinical decision becomes a moment of reckoning, forcing both characters to question whether they're running toward control or away from something far deeper.
Who directed Kakara?
Kakara was directed by Kimmo Yläkäs, a Finnish filmmaker known for his intimate, emotionally charged storytelling in short-form cinema.
Who stars in Kakara?
The film stars Antti Luusuaniemi and Sonja Vilkki as the central couple navigating an unplanned pregnancy and its emotional fallout.
Is Kakara (2013) worth watching?
While unrated and short in runtime, *Kakara* offers a deeply human look at relationship dynamics under pressure. Its themes of uncertainty and emotional vulnerability make it compelling for fans of dramatic short films, even if it's not for every viewer.
How long is Kakara?
Kakara runs for 13 minutes.
About Kakara (2013) — A raw Finnish drama on life's unexpected turns
A raw, intimate drama unfolds in *Kakara (2013)*, a 13-minute Finnish short film directed by Kimmo Yläkäs that strips away comfort to explore life's most difficult choices.
Antti Luusuaniemi delivers a quietly powerful performance as a man wrestling with an unplanned pregnancy, dragging his reluctant girlfriend—played by Sonja Vilkki—toward an abortion clinic. But in the sterile, tense quiet of the waiting room, small realizations begin to surface. What starts as a desperate attempt to control life's chaos slowly shifts into something far more personal, forcing both characters to confront emotions neither expected to face. Yläkäsäs direction focuses on raw human connection, using minimal dialogue to amplify the weight of every glance and hesitation. Atmospheres of claustrophobia and quiet desperation linger long after the credits roll, leaving viewers to grapple with the film's haunting question: can waiting itself change what we truly want?