"Punainen viiva" is a novel by the Finnish writer Ilmari Kijanto, which tells the story of a young farmer from northern Finland. The main character, experiencing an internal struggle between his desires and social expectations, unexpectedly finds an artistic vocation in the creation of embroidery. This next "red thread" in his life becomes a symbol not only of art, but also the solution of your conflicting destinies. Kianto successfully combines in the novel a realistic description of peasant life with the main character's philosophical reflections on art and life. "Punainen viiva" is a work that asks its readers questions about the purpose of a person in the world and his path to self-realization.