Plainlands (1988)
128 min | Drama, Comedy

Plainlands (1988)

128 min | Drama, Comedy

Based on the novel of the same name by Finnish author Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-'80s comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person ...See moreBased on the novel of the same name by Finnish author Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-'80s 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 and directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap. The story begins with a group of brothers and their families coming 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. Considering that the events of the movie all take place within a 24-hour period, nothing feels rushed. The film rolls on naturally. The best part about this film is the cast that they managed to put together for the movie. Esko Salminen, Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, and Esko Nikkari are all well-known, extremely-talented Finnish actors, but this movie contains among the best performances of their careers. Especially Mäkelä and Nikkari are brilliant; Mäkelä's quiet and contemplative character has depth that you can just feel--and Nikkari's convincing portrayal of a town drunk. Funny, dramatic, entertaining and definitely a movie that makes you FEEL. See less

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Name	Known for
Taneli Mäkelä Erkki Erkki See fewer	Team Ahma (1998)
Esko Salminen Veikko Veikko See fewer	Runoilija ja muusa (1978)
Esko Nikkari Paavo Paavo See fewer	Hamlet Goes Business (1987)
Vesa Mäkelä Seppo Seppo See fewer	Miljardi vuotta ennen maailmanloppua (1986)
Kirsti Ortola Äiti Äiti See fewer	Pastori Jussilainen (1955)
Alli Häjänen Isumummu Isumummu See fewer	Miniä (1973)
Tarja Keinänen Laina Laina See fewer	The Glory and Misery of Human Life (1988)
Rea Mauranen Helena Helena See fewer	The Collector (1997)
Miitta Sorvali Riitta Riitta See fewer	Raid (2003)
Heikki Paavilainen Markku Markku See fewer	The Winter War (1989)
Konsta Mäkelä Antero Antero See fewer	The Winter War (1989)
Mikko Kouki Raimo Raimo See fewer	Frozen City (2006)
Sari Mällinen Taina Taina See fewer	Eila (2003)
Eeva Eloranta Saara Saara See fewer	Burning Angel (1984)
Kalevi Kahra Opettaja Opettaja See fewer	Here, Beneath the North Star (1968)
Aarno Sulkanen Nimismies Nimismies See fewer	Akseli and Elina (1970)
Paavo Pentikäinen Ketola Ketola See fewer	Lyrics and Lace (1992)
Raili Tiensuu Maija Ketola Maija Ketola See fewer	Sodan ja rauhan miehet (1978)
Vesa Vierikko Matero Matero See fewer	The Winter War (1989)
Kalevi Haapoja Konstaapeli Lammi Konstaapeli Lammi See fewer	The Tough Ones (1999)
Hannu Virolainen Saaran mies Saaran mies See fewer	Karjalan kunnailla (2007)
Helena Haavisto Saaran äiti Saaran äiti See fewer	Naapurilähiö (1969)
Topi Reinikka Saaran isä Saaran isä See fewer	Onnen saari (1955)
Paavo Takkinen Saaran veli Saaran veli See fewer	Homebound (1989)
Ulla-Maija Parikka Saaran käly Saaran käly See fewer	The Winter War (1989)
Ritva Vepsä Sairaanhoitaja Sairaanhoitaja See fewer	Sixtynine (1969)
Kari Sorvali Lääkäri Lääkäri See fewer	The Moonlight Sonata (1988)
Hanna Hilkamo Tainan ja Markun poika Tainan ja Markun poika See fewer	Mustasilmä-Susanna ja lepakkoluolan aarre (1997)
Antti Seppä Kansallispukuinen mies Kansallispukuinen mies See fewer	Juhannustanssit (1983)
Turkka Huhtala Sepon poika Sepon poika See fewer	Puoli seitsemän (2009)
Jarkko Huhtala Sepon poika Sepon poika See fewer	Plainlands (1988)
Yrjö-Juhani Renvall Kauhavalainen mies Kauhavalainen mies See fewer	Gunpoint (1981)

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