The Land of Happiness (1993)

The Land of Happiness (1993) poster

Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.

Director: Markku Pölönen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 61 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kari Sohlberg
Editing: Jukka Nykänen
Production: Dada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Budget: $400,000
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Markku Pölönen
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Land of Happiness about?
Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.
Who directed The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness was directed by Markku Pölönen.
Who stars in The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness stars Katariina Kaitue, Pertti Koivula, Anja Pohjola, Veikko Tiitinen, Tuula Väänänen, Taisto Reimaluoto.
How long is The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness had a budget of $400,000.
Where was The Land of Happiness produced?
The Land of Happiness was produced in Finland.