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Pohjanmaa

  • 1988
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
749
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Pohjanmaa (1988)
DramaComedy

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. Whil... Read allBased 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 brillian... Read allBased 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 ... Read all

  • Director
    • Pekka Parikka
  • Writers
    • Pekka Parikka
    • Antti Tuuri
  • Stars
    • Taneli Mäkelä
    • Esko Salminen
    • Esko Nikkari
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    749
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pekka Parikka
    • Writers
      • Pekka Parikka
      • Antti Tuuri
    • Stars
      • Taneli Mäkelä
      • Esko Salminen
      • Esko Nikkari
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Taneli Mäkelä
    • Erkki
    Esko Salminen
    Esko Salminen
    • Veikko
    Esko Nikkari
    Esko Nikkari
    • Paavo
    Vesa Mäkelä
    • Seppo
    Kirsti Ortola
    Kirsti Ortola
    • Äiti
    Alli Häjänen
    • Isumummu
    Tarja Keinänen
    • Laina
    Rea Mauranen
    • Helena
    Miitta Sorvali
    Miitta Sorvali
    • Riitta
    Heikki Paavilainen
    • Markku
    Konsta Mäkelä
    • Antero
    Mikko Kouki
    Mikko Kouki
    • Raimo
    Sari Mällinen
    • Taina
    Eeva Eloranta
    • Saara
    Kalevi Kahra
    • Opettaja
    Aarno Sulkanen
    • Nimismies
    Paavo Pentikäinen
    • Ketola
    Raili Tiensuu
    • Maija Ketola
    • Director
      • Pekka Parikka
    • Writers
      • Pekka Parikka
      • Antti Tuuri
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    • Trivia
      Risto Tuorila was original choice to play Seppo Hakala, Rauni Luoma to play grandmother, Liisamaija Laaksonen to play Laina and Lasse Pöysti to play the teacher.
    • Connections
      Featured in Esko Nikkari - köyhän miehen Brando (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Enkä minä hurjan luontoni tähren
      Traditional

      Performed by Esko Nikkari, Esko Salminen, Vesa Mäkelä

    User reviews2

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    10/10
    A hot summer day is about to get even hotter.
    Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's 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, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.

    The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up 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 too rushed. The film rolls on naturally, and at least for yours truly there was not a single dull minute.

    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 portrayal of a town drunk is so convincing, you would not believe that it is merely an act.

    Funny, dramatic, entertaining and definitely a movie that makes you FEEL.
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    • Feb 28, 2003

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1988 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Plainlands
    • Filming locations
      • Kauhava, Finland
    • Production company
      • National Filmi Oy
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    • Budget
      • FIM 5,652,613 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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