Miko Petteri Jaakkola

Janne, a 24-year old young man tries to flee his small hometown that no one ever leaves. His school application to the city gets denied. That makes him really distressed, but other inhabitants of the town are glad. Rumors spread like wildfire and Janne has to face a lot of congratulations and hugs.

You always fear that someone sees through you and you are exposed. Or that no-one sees you.

Like good soldiers in a war-zone, hospital staff are expected to respect the chain of command when dealing with life and death situations. But what happens when smug doctors, arrogant surgeons, and out-of-touch administrators make that easier said than done? Nurses deals with the professional and personal lives of four female colleagues who cope in different ways with the challenges of life on the trauma ward. With determination, strength, and a dark sense of humor, they achieve the demanding and inspiring task of saving lives in a system that sometimes seems designed to do the opposite.