Tommy and the Wildcat (1998)
Wild animal as a friend, wilderness as hide-out, a great adventure awaits!
Twelve-year-old Tommy reluctantly moves with his father from the big city to a small Lapp village - the childhood home of his mother, who has recently died. The village is close to the northernmost wildlife reserve in the world, where Tommy's father will be working on a project to release a captive lynx into the wild. The boy gradually falls under the spell of his new surroundings, and discovers that his mother was involved in protecting the local lynx, and, when his father's project fails, and the lynx is about to be sold, he decides to set it free himself. A dramatic series of events ensues, and Tommy, through his brave actions, regains the trust and respect of his family and the village.
Cast
- Konsta Hietanen - Tomi Oksa
- Risto Tuorila - Uncle Jouko
- Jarmo Mäkinen - Haapala
- Antti Virmavirta - Father
- Kristiina Halttu - Helena
- Rauno Ahonen - Jaska
- Jussi Puhakka - Oula
- Markku Huhtamo - Kalle Pokka
- Ville Myllyrinne - Poliisi
- Katariina Kaitue - Tomin äiti
Screenplay
- Ville Suhonen (Story)
- Matti Haapanen (Story)
- Ville Suhonen (Screenplay)
- Martin Daniel (Screenplay)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, dead mother, finland, lynx
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tommy and the Wildcat about?
- Twelve-year-old Tommy reluctantly moves with his father from the big city to a small Lapp village - the childhood home of his mother, who has recently died. The village is close to the northernmost wildlife reserve in the world, where Tommy's father will be working on a project to release a captive lynx into the wild. The boy gradually falls under the spell of his new surroundings, and discovers that his mother was involved in protecting the local lynx, and, when his father's project fails, and the lynx is about to be sold, he decides to set it free himself. A dramatic series of events ensues, and Tommy, through his brave actions, regains the trust and respect of his family and the village.
- Who directed Tommy and the Wildcat?
- Tommy and the Wildcat was directed by Raimo O. Niemi.
- Who stars in Tommy and the Wildcat?
- Tommy and the Wildcat stars Konsta Hietanen, Risto Tuorila, Jarmo Mäkinen, Antti Virmavirta, Kristiina Halttu, Rauno Ahonen.
- How long is Tommy and the Wildcat?
- Tommy and the Wildcat has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Tommy and the Wildcat?
- Tommy and the Wildcat is a Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- Where was Tommy and the Wildcat produced?
- Tommy and the Wildcat was produced in Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg.
- What are the themes of Tommy and the Wildcat?
- The themes of Tommy and the Wildcat include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.