Back to the USSR (1992)
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
Director: Jari Halonen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: March 27, 1992
Cast
- Jorma Tommila - Reima Elo
- Taisto Reimaluoto - Vladimir
- Rose-Marie Precht - Matsonska
- Jouko Turkka - Topi Rautavaara
- Ulla Koivuranta - Molla Elo
- Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala - Leski
- Kati Köngäs - Uskovainen tyttö
- Chelaf Abdeslam - Soittoniekka "Erkki Eräs" / "Eki Europa"
- Oppen Möller - Leevi
- Petteri Pennilä - Pertti, linja-auton rahastaja / portsari / kylähullu
Screenplay
Music: Safka Pekkonen
Cinematography: Timo Heinänen
Editing: Jari Halonen, Jari Innanen
Production: Mondo Furioso Filmproductions
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Jari Halonen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Back to the USSR about?
- Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
- Who directed Back to the USSR?
- Back to the USSR was directed by Jari Halonen.
- Who stars in Back to the USSR?
- Back to the USSR stars Jorma Tommila, Taisto Reimaluoto, Rose-Marie Precht, Jouko Turkka, Ulla Koivuranta, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala.
- How long is Back to the USSR?
- Back to the USSR has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Back to the USSR?
- Back to the USSR is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Back to the USSR produced?
- Back to the USSR was produced in Finland.