Mystery of the Wolf is a 2006 Finnish

Finnish language

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 drama directed by Raimo O Niemi.

Synopsis

Mystery of the Wolf tells the story of Salla, a girl who has been abandoned by her mother and falls under the protection of a herd of wolves. After being found and returned to society, Salla still feels a strong connection to wild animals, and as she grows has to decide between her loyalties to her family and to the animals that once protected her.

Awards

• First Light Young Jurors Award, London Children’s Film Festival.
• Golden Cairo for Best Film, Cairo International Film Festival.
• 49. Nordische Filmtage Lübeck, Germany Prize of the Children’s Jury
• Moscow Film Festival for Children and Young People, Russia Moscow Teddy Bear.
• 7th Riga International Children's Film Festival “Berimor's Cinema”, Latvia, Audience Award.