The Women I Think about at Night

A life change of a friend throws a 40-year-old art teacher into a crisis. She then embarks on an adventure to find her own path in life. Along the way, she is guided by fascinating historical women.

Childless art teacher Alina (39) goes on an autumn holiday to Florence with her best friend Leila. Their friendship is tested when Leila announces her pregnancy, leaving Alina feeling lonely as the only one in her circle who chose to be childless. The situation escalates into an argument, and Leila returns home early. In Florence, Alina encounters forgotten female artists who come to life and encourage her to find her own path. In emotional turmoil, Alina decides not to use her return ticket to Finland but irrationally escapes from her life, and the emotions she can’t handle, and flies to Kyoto instead. In Japan, Alina, accompanied by these inspiring women, experiences a new sense of freedom. She becomes entangled in lies as she explains her whereabouts back home. Her adventure continues to Tibet and Africa, with real women explorers from past centuries at her side. Alina gradually realizes what she wants from life, but her old life and responsibilities won't let her go. "The Women I Think About at Night" is a travel/adventure series blending humour and magic.

Keywords: adventures

Director's note:
The idea that women of previous decades and centuries can serve as empowering guides for the loss of this age is captivating. It is no wonder that Kankimäki's book is loved by readers of all ages around the world.
In our TV series, we want to capture the same feeling as the book: that it is possible to have an adventure - and that women throughout history have been able to overcome incredible obstacles!

Screenwriter's note:
For me, the thematic core of the project is strongly encapsulated in the word wanderlust, a passionate desire to travel, and a compelling hunger to explore the world. Working on the project and exploring the women from the past both generate and satisfy my wanderlust at the same time. This is also the experience I hope the viewer will have, the creation and satisfaction of wanderlust. Alina and the historical women offer the magic of stepping beyond the everyday, and the joy of discovery as women from different eras reveal more things that unite than divide. I believe what this project has to offer for viewers is something really special!