For the Living and the Dead (2005)
An ordinary suburban family is shattered when their youngest son is killed in an accidental fire while locked inside the family's car on their yard. Mother Marja can't stop crying, father Jaakko can't cry at all but blames himself for the fire. Their remaining son Timo develops problems at school because of his constant worries about his parents' safety. In their grief, Marja and her sister Leena have to confront an old family secret, their little sister's accidental death for which Leena has quietly blamed herself through decades.
Director: Kari Paljakka
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: February 18, 2005
Cast
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman - Jaakko
- Katja Küttner - Marja
- Johannes Paljakka - Timo
- Risto Salmi - Henrik
- Lilga Kovanko - Psychiatrist
- Tommi Korpela - Kai
- Anna-Maija Tuokko - Nurse
- Aarni Ahjolinna - Niklas
- Oskari Andersson - Jere
- Mari Rantasila - Leena
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pekka Uotila
Editing: Timo Linnasalo
Production: Sputnik
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $16,016
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Kari Paljakka
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For the Living and the Dead about?
- An ordinary suburban family is shattered when their youngest son is killed in an accidental fire while locked inside the family's car on their yard. Mother Marja can't stop crying, father Jaakko can't cry at all but blames himself for the fire. Their remaining son Timo develops problems at school because of his constant worries about his parents' safety. In their grief, Marja and her sister Leena have to confront an old family secret, their little sister's accidental death for which Leena has quietly blamed herself through decades.
- Who directed For the Living and the Dead?
- For the Living and the Dead was directed by Kari Paljakka.
- Who stars in For the Living and the Dead?
- For the Living and the Dead stars Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Katja Küttner, Johannes Paljakka, Risto Salmi, Lilga Kovanko, Tommi Korpela.
- How long is For the Living and the Dead?
- For the Living and the Dead has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is For the Living and the Dead?
- For the Living and the Dead is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of For the Living and the Dead?
- For the Living and the Dead had a budget of $1M.
- How much did For the Living and the Dead gross?
- For the Living and the Dead grossed $16,016 worldwide.
- Where was For the Living and the Dead produced?
- For the Living and the Dead was produced in Finland.