The Banished

About This Movie

The Banished is this raw, unfiltered documentary that dives into the lives of teens in East-Helsinki. It’s not polished, but that’s part of its charm. You really feel the weight of their struggles—there’s this hauntingly real atmosphere throughout. The pacing’s deliberate, allowing you to absorb their stories, their environments. It explores themes of isolation and the search for identity in a landscape that feels both familiar and foreign. The practical effects are minimal, but the performances? They’re visceral, capturing genuine emotion without theatrics. It’s one of those pieces that just sticks with you, mainly because of how it reflects the stark realities of youth in a city that often feels cold and unwelcoming.

Raw portrayal of youthExplores themes of identityCaptivating atmosphere