Plainlands
7.2
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.
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Taneli Mäkelä
Erkki
Known for
Arctic Circle
The Winter War
Esko Salminen
Veikko
Known for
Hamlet Goes Business
The Winter War
Esko Nikkari
Paavo
Known for
The Match Factory Girl
Shadows in Paradise
Vesa Mäkelä
Seppo
Known for
The Winter War
Hamlet Goes Business
Heikki Paavilainen
Markku
Known for
The Winter War
Kirsti Ortola
Mother
Also in
Pekka ja Pätkä pahassa pulassa
Meiltähän tämä käy
Eeva Eloranta
Saara
Also in
Dance Brothers
Jäinen horisontti
Rea Mauranen
Helena
Known for
Deadwind
Miitta Sorvali
Riitta
Known for
Hamlet Goes Business
Sari Mällinen
Taina
Also in
Red Couple
Rölli – hirmuisia kertomuksia
Tarja Keinänen
Laina
Known for
Ariel
Crime and Punishment
Kalevi Kahra
Teacher
Also in
The Age of Iron
Metsolat
Pekka Parikka Director · Antti Tuuri Screenplay Antti Hytti Composer
First release February 26, 1988 · Produced in Finland · Production National Filmi Oy
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National-Filmi
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National Filmi Oy
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Finland
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Original title
Pohjanmaa
Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
Finnish
Release dates
Finland · February 26, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
Sweden
May 26, 1989 · Theatrical
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