The Castle of Cloads (1970)
"Pilvilinna" (original title)

Teenager Erik returns from Paris to Finland in a rowboat and is accosted by a gang of youths in the countryside. He walks to Helsinki, returns to his parents' home and his old high school ... See full summary »

Director:

Sakari Rimminen

Writers:

Meri Kurenniemi, Sakari Rimminen

Stars:

Meri Oravisto, Erik Uddström, Ritva Laatto

Cast

Credited cast:
Meri Oravisto	...	Annika
Erik Uddström	...	Erik Saarinen
Ritva Laatto	...	Annikan äiti
Raiku Kemppi	...	Erikin äiti
Ture Junttu	...	Rehtori
Kauko Helovirta	...	Annikan isä
Martti Romppanen	...	Erikin isä
Helena Haavisto	...	Matematiikan opettaja
Hannu Oravisto	...	Koululainen
Tapio Suominen	...	Lehmä
Olli Soinio	...	Teinikunnan hallituksen puheenjohtaja / Pankkiryöstäjä
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Risto Aaltonen	...	Liikemies autossa
Sointu Angervo	...	Opettaja
Marja Hautala	...	Koululainen
Heikki Hedman	...	Mies baarissa

Storyline

Teenager Erik returns from Paris to Finland in a rowboat and is accosted by a gang of youths in the countryside. He walks to Helsinki, returns to his parents' home and his old high school filled with angry radical teens who, typically for the era, consider the teacher-imposed discipline as another form of capitalist imperialism. Almost reluctantly Erik drifts together with Annika, a girl from a wealthy family, and starts experimenting with sex and marijuana. In the same nonchalant manner Erik gets involved in demonstrations and school politics which escalate into a violent school strike leading to police intervention and heavy sanctions. The dramatic plot is frequently interrupted by absurd comic relief.

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Plot Keywords:

school | demonstration | youth | teen | radical | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

27 November 1970 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Luftslott

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

FIM 379,900 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

FJ-Filmi

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Black and White

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Connections

Referenced in Matka suomalaiseen elokuvaan: Tutkiva katse (2006)

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