Kites Over Helsinki (2001)
Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
Director: Peter Lindholm
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 7, 2001
Cast
- Pirkka-Pekka Petelius - Henrik Bexar
- Paavo Kerosuo - Riku Bexar
- Pekka Strang - Dani Bexar
- Johanna af Schultén - Benita Bexar
- Cecilia Paul - Marina Bexar
- Emil Lundberg - Young Riku Bexar
- Peter Franzén - Sammy Ceder
- Alexander Skarsgård - Robin Åström
- Lina Perned - Katja Beckerman, "Kattis"
- Yaba Holst - Nicole Wallin, "Niki"
Screenplay
- Kjell Sundstedt (Screenplay)
- Charlotta Thelin (Screenplay)
- Peter Lindholm (Screenplay)
- Kjell Westö (Novel)
Music: Mauri Sumén
Cinematography: Kjell Lagerroos
Editing: Thomas Täng
Production: Kinoproduction, Filmlance International
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
based on novel or book
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kites Over Helsinki about?
- Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
- Who directed Kites Over Helsinki?
- Kites Over Helsinki was directed by Peter Lindholm.
- Who stars in Kites Over Helsinki?
- Kites Over Helsinki stars Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Kerosuo, Pekka Strang, Johanna af Schultén, Cecilia Paul, Emil Lundberg.
- How long is Kites Over Helsinki?
- Kites Over Helsinki has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Kites Over Helsinki?
- Kites Over Helsinki is a Drama film.
- Where was Kites Over Helsinki produced?
- Kites Over Helsinki was produced in Finland, Sweden.