Pearls and Pigs (2003)
When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by her prostitute mother. A karaoke set helps reveal that the little girl is quite a singer, just as a talent contest for children is coming up on national television offering more than enough money to the winner.
Director: Perttu Leppä
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: August 29, 2003
Cast
- Mikko Leppilampi - Läde
- Laura Birn - Laura
- Amanda Pilke - Saara
- Unto Helo - Timo
- Timo Lavikainen - Ruho
- Jimi Pääkallo - Poju
- Pekka Valkeejärvi - Ukko
- Outi Mäenpää - Saara's Mother
- Antti Reini - Laura's Boyfriend
- Antti Virmavirta - Sika
Screenplay
Music: Pauli Hanhiniemi
Cinematography: Jyrki Arnikari
Editing: Kimmo Taavila
Production: Talent House
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Perttu Leppä
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pearls and Pigs about?
- When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by her prostitute mother. A karaoke set helps reveal that the little girl is quite a singer, just as a talent contest for children is coming up on national television offering more than enough money to the winner.
- Who directed Pearls and Pigs?
- Pearls and Pigs was directed by Perttu Leppä.
- Who stars in Pearls and Pigs?
- Pearls and Pigs stars Mikko Leppilampi, Laura Birn, Amanda Pilke, Unto Helo, Timo Lavikainen, Jimi Pääkallo.
- How long is Pearls and Pigs?
- Pearls and Pigs has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Pearls and Pigs?
- Pearls and Pigs is a Comedy film.
- Where was Pearls and Pigs produced?
- Pearls and Pigs was produced in Finland.