Jill and Joy (2014)
When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.
Director: Saara Cantell
Genre: Family
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 17, 2014
Cast
- Aava Merikanto - Onneli
- Lilja Lehto - Anneli
- Eija Ahvo - Mrs. Ruusupuu
- Jaakko Saariluoma - Urho Ulpukka
- Johanna af Schultén - Mrs. Rosina
- Elina Knihtilä - Tingelstiina
- Kiti Kokkonen - Tangelstiina
- Samuli Vauramo - Arska
- Kristiina Elstelä - Grandmother
- Elias Koistinen - Petteri
Screenplay
- Marjatta Kurenniemi (Book)
- Sami Keski-Vähälä (Screenplay)
Music: Anna-Mari Kähärä
Cinematography: Marita Hällfors
Editing: Anne Lakanen
Production: Zodiak Finland
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Budget: $2M
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on children's book
More Films by Director: Saara Cantell
More Films in Genre: Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jill and Joy about?
- When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.
- Who directed Jill and Joy?
- Jill and Joy was directed by Saara Cantell.
- Who stars in Jill and Joy?
- Jill and Joy stars Aava Merikanto, Lilja Lehto, Eija Ahvo, Jaakko Saariluoma, Johanna af Schultén, Elina Knihtilä.
- How long is Jill and Joy?
- Jill and Joy has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Jill and Joy?
- Jill and Joy is a Family film.
- What is the budget of Jill and Joy?
- Jill and Joy had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Jill and Joy produced?
- Jill and Joy was produced in Finland.