Moominvalley

Moomintroll decides to forego his usual hibernation period in order to set off for the remote, mysterious Lonely Mountains, hoping to locate his friend Snufkin. Upon arriving, he discovers that Snufkin is displeased by the disturbance to his cherished, peaceful solitude.

Lonely Mountain is a programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of a short, self‑contained story and carries the title “Lonely Mountain”. The format is that of a single instalment rather than a full‑length series, and it is identified simply as a programme of the episode type. The central narrative follows Moomintroll, who decides to forgo his usual period of hibernation. Instead, he sets off on a journey to the enigmatic Lonely Mountains with the aim of locating his friend Snufkin. Upon reaching the remote, mist‑shrouded peaks, Moomintroll discovers that Snufkin is not pleased to have his peace disturbed. The episode portrays the tension that arises when Moomintroll’s quest intrudes upon Snufkin’s cherished solitude. Beyond the core plot, the episode highlights two contrasting attitudes. Moomintroll’s willingness to break his seasonal routine underscores his determination to reconnect with Snufkin, while Snufkin’s reaction emphasizes his strong preference for isolation in the mysterious mountain setting. The story unfolds entirely within the confines of the Lonely Mountains, using the stark landscape to reinforce the theme of solitude versus companionship, without introducing any additional characters or events.