It tells a story of Maarit (Leea Klemola), a woman who has just gone through a sex reassignment surgery.

She wants to rebuild her relationship to her teenage daughter and is also looking for a man to share her life with.

While some writers have criticized the story for not having enough twists and turns,[2] the work of actors has been praised almost unanimously.

[3] On 2 February 2014, Open Up to Me received two Jussi Awards; one for Leea Klemola (Best Actress in a Leading Role) and another for Halinen (Best Screenplay).

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