Games People Play (2020)
It's their last weekend of being young
Group of old friends gather in a summer villa to celebrate a surprise birthday party for Mitzi, who is the dramatic focal point of the group. The weekend starts ominously when Mitzi does not respond well to the surprise party. It turns out that Mitzi has just filed for divorce and has been looking forward to a peaceful weekend. The tense situation takes a new turn when Mitzi's best friend brings her new boyfriend for a visit, who happens to be a Swedish film star. Familiar surroundings and the old rituals get to the core of the group and make them forget their adulthood. Revelations, not meant to harm the balance, make them reassess their past as well as their present.
Cast
- Eero Milonoff - Härde
- Emmi Parviainen - Mitzi
- Laura Birn - Veronika
- Christian Hillborg - Mikael
- Iida-Maria Heinonen - Natali
- Paavo Kinnunen - Janne
- Paula Vesala - Ulla
- Samuli Niittymäki - Juhana
Screenplay
Themes
Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
friendship, island, birthday party, group of friends, finland, woman director, former partner
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Games People Play about?
- Group of old friends gather in a summer villa to celebrate a surprise birthday party for Mitzi, who is the dramatic focal point of the group. The weekend starts ominously when Mitzi does not respond well to the surprise party. It turns out that Mitzi has just filed for divorce and has been looking forward to a peaceful weekend. The tense situation takes a new turn when Mitzi's best friend brings her new boyfriend for a visit, who happens to be a Swedish film star. Familiar surroundings and the old rituals get to the core of the group and make them forget their adulthood. Revelations, not meant to harm the balance, make them reassess their past as well as their present.
- Who directed Games People Play?
- Games People Play was directed by Jenni Toivoniemi.
- Who stars in Games People Play?
- Games People Play stars Eero Milonoff, Emmi Parviainen, Laura Birn, Christian Hillborg, Iida-Maria Heinonen, Paavo Kinnunen.
- How long is Games People Play?
- Games People Play has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Games People Play?
- Games People Play is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Games People Play?
- Games People Play had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Games People Play produced?
- Games People Play was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Games People Play?
- The themes of Games People Play include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.