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Plainlands

1988-02-26 · 129 min · ★ 6.0

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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Directors
Pekka Parikka
Production companies
National-Filmi
Countries
Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Taneli MäkeläTaneli MäkeläErkki
Esko SalminenEsko SalminenVeikko
Esko NikkariEsko NikkariPaavo
Vesa MäkeläVesa MäkeläSeppo
Heikki PaavilainenHeikki PaavilainenMarkku
Kirsti OrtolaMother
Eeva ElorantaEeva ElorantaSaara
Rea MauranenRea MauranenHelena
Miitta SorvaliMiitta SorvaliRiitta
Sari MällinenSari MällinenTaina
Tarja KeinänenLaina
Kalevi KahraKalevi KahraTeacher
Alli HäjänenGreat Grandmother
Konsta MäkeläKonsta MäkeläAntero
Mikko KoukiMikko KoukiRaimo
Aarno SulkanenAarno Sulkanen
Paavo PentikäinenPaavo PentikäinenKetola
Raili TiensuuMaija Ketola
Vesa VierikkoVesa VierikkoMatero
Kalevi HaapojaLammi

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