Writer: Aleksi Bardy
Producer: Aleksi Bardy
Editor: Harri YlÔøΩnen
Cinematographer: Tuomo Hutri
Music: Adam NordÔøΩn
Cast: Marjut Maristo, Amanda Pilke, Malla Malmivaara, Joel MÔøΩkinen, Jarkko Niemi,

"The world is a bad place." So says Raakel, an eighteen year-old girl raised in a strict branch of Lutheranism that eschews contact with mainstream society. But when her best friend Maria leaves their cloistered community to experience life in the city, Raakel follows, ostensibly to protect Maria from the predations of "The Archfiend" and, hopefully, bring her back to the fold. Gradually, both Raakel and Maria begin to explore their new surroundings, attempting to reconcile their deep faith with the temptations of their new home, and both of them change in unexpected ways in this quiet, affecting drama.

Dome Karukoski (Born 1976) made his feature debut with ÔøΩBeauty and the BastardÔøΩ (Finnish title: TyttÔøΩ, sinÔøΩ olet tÔøΩhti) in 2005.

The dramatic comedy became a hit both critically and at the box office.
The film was nominated in eight categories for the Finnish National Film Awards, including best director and best film and it won the audience award. The movie was in the official selection of the Berlinale (14+ section) and Tribeca film festival. It also won the Norwegian Amanda-award (given in co-production with Canal+ & Svensk Filmindustri) for best Nordic Debut-film 2005.

The Movie was also his graduation film from the School of Motion Picture, University of Art and Design (UIAH).

His second feature film ÔøΩThe Home of Dark ButterfliesÔøΩ was premiered in Finland January 11th 2008. It was also a hit both critically and at the box office. Home of the Dark Butterflies was chosen as FinlandÔøΩs representative both in the Nordic Council Prize and the Oscars.
He has also had a long career in sports, winning several championships medals. He has been coaching teenagers in sports for 10 years.

Karukoski was born in Cyprus. HeÔøΩs half-American, half-Finnish and also speaks Swedish.