Kikka! (2022)
Cosmetics saleswoman Kirsi Viilonen dreams of a career as a star artist. When Kirsi meets DJ and radio journalist Paula, she decides to give in completely to her dream of becoming a singer. Despite the scorn of the male-dominated music world, Paula recognizes the star in Kirsi and together they get her a recording contract. Kikka's career takes off when her nipple is accidentally flashed on a TV show. Kikka immediately becomes a national celebrity and one of Finland's best-selling female artists.
Cast
- Sara Melleri - Kirsi Viilonen / Kikka
- Elena Leeve - Paula
- Jakob Öhrman - Henkka
- Aku Hirviniemi - Ile Vainio
- Martti Suosalo - Junnu Vainio
- Kai Vaine - Levyfirman pomo
- Ville Virtanen - Irwin Goodman
- Eero Ritala - Tapani Ripatti
- Samuli Niittymäki
- Tuomo Prättälä
Screenplay
- Maarit Nissilä
- Raija Pelli (Book)
Themes
Musician Biographies, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Friendship and Bonds, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
friendship, pop singer, marriage, female friendship, biography, alcoholism, based on memoir or autobiography, finland, woman director, 1980s, female singers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kikka! about?
- Cosmetics saleswoman Kirsi Viilonen dreams of a career as a star artist. When Kirsi meets DJ and radio journalist Paula, she decides to give in completely to her dream of becoming a singer. Despite the scorn of the male-dominated music world, Paula recognizes the star in Kirsi and together they get her a recording contract. Kikka's career takes off when her nipple is accidentally flashed on a TV show. Kikka immediately becomes a national celebrity and one of Finland's best-selling female artists.
- Who directed Kikka!?
- Kikka! was directed by Anna Paavilainen.
- Who stars in Kikka!?
- Kikka! stars Sara Melleri, Elena Leeve, Jakob Öhrman, Aku Hirviniemi, Martti Suosalo, Kai Vaine.
- How long is Kikka!?
- Kikka! has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Kikka!?
- Kikka! is a Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of Kikka!?
- Kikka! had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Kikka! produced?
- Kikka! was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Kikka!?
- The themes of Kikka! include: Musician Biographies, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Friendship and Bonds, Addiction and Recovery.