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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
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In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 metres deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up! This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Onni Tommila ...
Jorma Tommila ...
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Rauno Juvonen ...
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Ilmari Järvenpää ...
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Pietari's Elf
Jonathan Hutchings ...
Risto Salmi ...
Jens Sivertsen ...
Main Elf
Sigmund Bøe ...
Main Elf
Olav Pedersen ...
Main Elf
Nils M. Iselvmo ...
Main Elf
Steinar Skogstad ...
Elf
Nils Nymo ...
Elf
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Storyline

On Christmas Eve in Finland, Santa Claus is unearthed in an archaeological dig. Soon after, children start disappearing, leading a boy and his father to capture Santa and, with the help of fellow hunters, they look to sell him back to the corporation that sponsored the dig. And then there's Santa's elves, who are determined to free their leader... Written by Anonymous

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In 2010 everyone will believe in Santa Claus See more »


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Rated R for some nudity and language | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

3 December 2010 (Finland)  »

Also Known As:

Rare Exports: The Truth About Santa  »

Box Office

Budget:

€1,948,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,281 (USA) (3 December 2010)

Gross:

$263,210 (USA) (21 January 2011)
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Goofs

Rauno's hat is blown off his head after the explosion is triggered, but when they arrive at the pen, he's wearing it again. See more »

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Credit given for someone by the name of "W". See more »

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Referenced in Popkult: Joulu (2009) See more »

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what a wonderful surprise
31 October 2010 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

I saw this the other day at the London Film Festival and went in with no expectations, not having seen the short films it was based on. It was a fantastic surprise and i would put it right up there, if not in number one position, as the best film festival films i have ever seen. The pace and storyline were top notch and although some of the characters were a bit weak in substance and originality it took nothing away from my enjoyment of the film. This is one i would highly recommend to any film fan except those under 13. Indeed it is one i would be proud to recommend as it has a dark and dry sense of humour and an original twist on the Christmas tale. I will buy the DVD and happily see it again; I rarely say those words these days.


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