Aseseppä : Kajastuksia uskonpuhdistuksen ajalta

A wandering harpist, Svante, drifts through the forest‑edged roads of 16th‑century Sweden, his son Gunnar cradled against his chest. Their trek weaves past verdant meadows, mist‑kissed streams, and the looming silhouette of Jönköping’s stone towers, where the clang of a monastery bell marks the rhythm of everyday life. In the hush of evening, Svante offers a quiet prayer, his instrument humming with the old songs that still echo in the Reformation’s unsettled air.

Arriving at the modest Talavid inn, they are welcomed by a sturdy hostess whose eyes hold both familiarity and the weight of the times. Here, the harp finds a place on the wall, its resonant tone recalling legends of kings and wandering thieves alike. Through gentle dialogues and fleeting encounters, the story paints a portrait of faith, family, and the fragile hope that music can sustain amid a world in the throes of change.