Plainlands (1988)

  • K-7
  • 02/26/1988 (FI)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 2h 9m

Overview

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.

Pekka Parikka

Director, Screenplay

Antti Tuuri

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

Taneli Mäkelä's headshot

Taneli Mäkelä

Erkki
Esko Salminen's headshot

Esko Salminen

Veikko
Esko Nikkari's headshot

Esko Nikkari

Paavo
Vesa Mäkelä's headshot

Vesa Mäkelä

Seppo
Heikki Paavilainen's headshot

Heikki Paavilainen

Markku
Kirsti Ortola's headshot

Kirsti Ortola

Mother
Eeva Eloranta's headshot

Eeva Eloranta

Saara
Rea Mauranen's headshot

Rea Mauranen

Helena

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