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  • 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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Mar 21, 1990 (United States)
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32 cast members
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Esko Salminen
Veikko Veikko   See fewer
Alli Häjänen
Isumummu Isumummu   See fewer
Rea Mauranen
Helena Helena   See fewer
Kalevi Kahra
Opettaja Opettaja   See fewer
Aarno Sulkanen
Nimismies Nimismies   See fewer
Raili Tiensuu
Maija Ketola Maija Ketola   See fewer
Vesa Vierikko
Matero Matero   See fewer
Kalevi Haapoja
Konstaapeli Lammi Konstaapeli Lammi   See fewer
Hannu Virolainen
Saaran mies Saaran mies   See fewer
Helena Haavisto
Saaran äiti Saaran äiti   See fewer
Topi Reinikka
Saaran isä Saaran isä   See fewer
Paavo Takkinen
Saaran veli Saaran veli   See fewer
Ulla-Maija Parikka
Saaran käly Saaran käly   See fewer
Ritva Vepsä
Sairaanhoitaja Sairaanhoitaja   See fewer
Kari Sorvali
Lääkäri Lääkäri   See fewer
Hanna Hilkamo
Tainan ja Markun poika Tainan ja Markun poika   See fewer
Antti Seppä
Kansallispukuinen mies Kansallispukuinen mies   See fewer
Turkka Huhtala
Sepon poika Sepon poika   See fewer
Jarkko Huhtala
Sepon poika Sepon poika   See fewer
Yrjö-Juhani Renvall
Kauhavalainen mies Kauhavalainen mies   See fewer
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