Päivää, herra Kivi

The film follows Helinä, an eccentric librarian, as she balances her daily life with her love for theater. She directs a play by renowned Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi, while still holding onto feelings for her teenage sweetheart, Leo. Despite his current marriage to a chimney sweeper, Leo aspires to be a playwright, leading to tensions with his wife and society's expectations.

Helinä and Leo's story takes a turn as they both find themselves in a mental institution, grappling with their dreams and reality. Ultimately, they succeed in staging an outdoor premiere of the play, showcasing their passion for theater against all odds. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic expression in a conservative society.