Jaana is the central character, a mother who balances work, raising her daughters, and caring for her horses. After an accident leaves her legs unresponsive, she faces a painful rehabilitation and fears losing riding, a defining part of her life. With support from friends, she gradually rides again and considers what future she wants for herself and her children.
The Mother is the siblings’ mother, who disappeared after The Father was killed in 2006. Her disappearance remains unexplained as Maria, Matilda, and Mikko return to the family property years later. Matilda calls out for her during a night when she appears to sleepwalk, keeping the missing mother closely tied to the family’s unresolved memories.
Olga Temonen has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work is anchored in the Vares universe with 1 titles. Signature works include One Half of Me, Northern Quality, Trainer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
