Sonja Huttunen Cinematographer

The Kind Stranger

Documentary | 52min (2023)

Director Sini Hormio, Anu Silverberg
Producer Ari Matikainen / Kinocompany

A stranger on the internet whispers while running a hairbrush slowly through her hair, and viewers find themselves immersed in a sudden tingly serotonin boost. ASMR influencers are part of the cultural landscape, providing a unique source of care to others remotely.This documentary demystifies one of the stranger phenomena to capture our collective attention. – Bedatri Choudhury (DOC NYC)

DOC NYC 2023
DocPoint - Helsinki Documentary Film Festival