Plainlands

1988 129 min Drama, Comedy

Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up to honour the memory of their recently deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones... it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own.

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IMDb 7.2

director Pekka Parikka

writers Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka

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Taneli Mäkelä Erkki
Esko Salminen Veikko
Esko Nikkari Paavo
Vesa Mäkelä Seppo
Heikki Paavilainen Markku
Kirsti Ortola Mother
Eeva Eloranta Saara
Rea Mauranen Helena
Miitta Sorvali Riitta
Sari Mällinen Taina
Tarja Keinänen Laina
Kalevi Kahra Teacher
Alli Häjänen Great Grandmother
Konsta Mäkelä Antero
Mikko Kouki Raimo
Aarno Sulkanen
Paavo Pentikäinen Ketola
Raili Tiensuu Maija Ketola
Vesa Vierikko Matero
Kalevi Haapoja Lammi
Hannu Virolainen Saara's Husband
Helena Haavisto Saara's Mother
Topi Reinikka Saara's Father
Paavo Takkinen Saara's Brother
Ulla-Maija Parikka Saara's Sister-in-Law
Ritva Vepsä Nurse
Kari Sorvali Dr. Jukka Mäkelä
Hanna Hilkamo Pauli
Antti Seppä
Turkka Huhtala Seppo's Son
Jarkko Huhtala Seppo's Son
Yrjö-Juhani Renvall
Pini Hellstedt (uncredited)
Timo Jyllikoski (uncredited)

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