Valo
2005, Finnish. Directed by Kaija Juurikkala.
A story about clever and courageous children who decide to start their own school in the small village of Viiritsa. The children teach each other. It is the early 20th century. The children are led by 9-year-old Valo, who, together with his friend Ville and the other children in the village, teaches the village children to read and write. But not all adults approve of the children's initiative.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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- Released
- 7 October 2005
- Country
- Finland, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Markku Flink
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What Valo is based on
Valo is based on Koulupojan päiväkirjat, a 1990 book series by Aleksanteri Ahola-Valo.
Book series · 1990
Koulupojan päiväkirjat
By Aleksanteri Ahola-Valo
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How long is Valo?
Valo runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is Valo on?
Valo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 October 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Valo?
If you liked Valo, try Skater Girl, Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed Valo?
Valo (2005) was directed by Kaija Juurikkala and stars Joni Kehusmaa, Vili Järvinen, Sara-Maria Juntunen.
What is Valo based on?
Valo is based on Koulupojan päiväkirjat, a 1990 book series by Aleksanteri Ahola-Valo.