Plainlands (1988)
Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up to honour the memory of their recently deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones... it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own.
Director: Pekka Parikka
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: February 26, 1988
Cast
- Taneli Mäkelä - Erkki
- Esko Salminen - Veikko
- Esko Nikkari - Paavo
- Vesa Mäkelä - Seppo
- Heikki Paavilainen - Markku
- Kirsti Ortola - Mother
- Eeva Eloranta - Saara
- Rea Mauranen - Helena
- Miitta Sorvali - Riitta
- Sari Mällinen - Taina
Screenplay
- Pekka Parikka (Screenplay)
- Antti Tuuri (Screenplay)
- Antti Tuuri (Novel)
Music: Antti Hytti
Cinematography: Kari Sohlberg
Editing: Keijo Virtanen
Production: National-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book, submachine gun, finnish, drunk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Plainlands about?
- Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up to honour the memory of their recently deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones... it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own.
- Who directed Plainlands?
- Plainlands was directed by Pekka Parikka.
- Who stars in Plainlands?
- Plainlands stars Taneli Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Mäkelä, Heikki Paavilainen, Kirsti Ortola.
- How long is Plainlands?
- Plainlands has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Plainlands?
- Plainlands is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Plainlands produced?
- Plainlands was produced in Finland.