Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his ... See full summary »
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Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his travel companion. Together they find reclusion in the Finnish Lapland, soon to be disturbed by a noisy group of foreign tourists and their pretentious Finnish hosts. When the hare gets ill and needs to see a vet, Vatanen must return to the city and finally face the choice between his new and former life. Written by
Markku Kuoppamäki
A wonderful film in the best Scandinavian eldritch magic tradition, with very far sighted analysis of much of the big issues we are just starting to face.
Should be compulsory viewing for all politicians.
Take your pick from privacy, nuclear sustainability, global climate change, quality of life.
Reminiscent of Thoreaus' Walden, but with modern twist, and considerable humour.
I'm not Finnish, although I've travelled there and have good Finnish friends, but I found it totally accessible, and also culturally informative.
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A wonderful film in the best Scandinavian eldritch magic tradition, with very far sighted analysis of much of the big issues we are just starting to face.
Should be compulsory viewing for all politicians.
Take your pick from privacy, nuclear sustainability, global climate change, quality of life.
Reminiscent of Thoreaus' Walden, but with modern twist, and considerable humour.
I'm not Finnish, although I've travelled there and have good Finnish friends, but I found it totally accessible, and also culturally informative.