Hovimäki 

The lives of the aristocratic Lindhof family and their servants from 1798 to 1907.

Stars:

Riitta Salminen, Riko Eklundh, Nina Hukkinen

Cast

Series cast summary:
Riitta Salminen	...	Anna Antintytär (27 episodes, 1999-2002)
Riko Eklundh	...	Axel Ingberg (27 episodes, 2000-2003)
Nina Hukkinen	...	Johanna Lindhof (26 episodes, 1999-2002)
Anna Pitkämäki	...	Stina (24 episodes, 1999-2002)
Tapani Kalliomäki	...	Felix Lindhof / ... (22 episodes, 1999-2003)
Pekka Heikkinen	...	Aaron Antinpoika (22 episodes, 1999-2000)
Minna Haapkylä	...	Ester Lindhof / ... (21 episodes, 2000-2002)
Antti Majanlahti	...	Matti Seppä (21 episodes, 2000-2002)
Esa Latva-Äijö	...	Erkki Seppä (20 episodes, 2000-2002)
Martina Roos	...	Marie Lindhof (19 episodes, 2002-2003)
Karoliina Blackburn	...	Ulla Ingberg / ... (17 episodes, 2000-2002)
Dan Henriksson	...	Henrik Wegelius (17 episodes, 1999-2000)
Anneli Sauli	...	Maria Heikintytär (17 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jevgeni Haukka	...	Volodja (13 episodes, 2000-2002)
Mikael Anderson	...	Gustaf Adolf Sundelius (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Rose-Marie Precht	...	Victoria-täti (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Eppu Salminen	...	Iisakki Antinpoika (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Paavo Westerberg	...	Wilhelm Lindhof (11 episodes, 2002)
Risto Salmi	...	Antti Matinpoika (11 episodes, 1999)
Lasse Fagerström	...	Johan Ingberg (11 episodes, 2003)
Kaija Pakarinen	...	Katri Ingberg / ... (11 episodes, 2003)
Janina Berman	...	Frieda (11 episodes, 1999)
Jukka Leisti	...	Juho Seppä (11 episodes, 2003)
Taisto Aho	...	Jonas (11 episodes, 1999)
Minna Hämäläinen	...	Sanna (11 episodes, 1999-2000)
Mikko Bredenberg	...	Toivo Seppä (11 episodes, 2003)
Laura Jurkka	...	Matilda (11 episodes, 2002)
Pinja Flink	...	Karoliina (11 episodes, 2000-2002)

Storyline

The lives of the aristocratic Lindhof family and their servants from 1798 to 1907.

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Plot Keywords:

1900s | 1800s | 1700s | epic | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

YLE [Finland]

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish Russian Swedish French

Release Date:

3 March 1999 (Finland)

Filming Locations:

Brinkhall Manor, Kakskerta, Turku, Finland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Electric Field Production, Yleisradio (YLE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min (44 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally the series was planned to have five seasons of total 60 episodes, however after fourth season, YLE TV2 decided to cut the budget and as the creators did not want to make shorter last season, the series end "prematurely". A novel named "Ei muuta kunniaa" (no other glory) was released in 2004 that told the events planned for the fifth season of "Hovimäki" TV-series.

User Reviews

One of the best historical drama series

Hovimäki is, no doubt, one of the best historical drama series that portrays the history of Finland. The series might not open up for foreigners, but for a Finn, it's very enjoyable to watch. Acting performances are not always entirely smooth, which is why I reduced one point instead of giving a full 10 ;) Still, Hovimäki is enchanting; capturing the mood and painting a realistic image of past times. The extra drama between characters makes the series more entertaining and the destiny of characters is nicely woven together with historical events.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in Finnish history.