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Pohjanmaa

  • 19881988
  • 2h 7m
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7.2/10
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Pohjanmaa (1988)
  • Drama
  • Comedy
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
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
699
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  • Director
    • Pekka Parikka
  • Writers
    • Pekka Parikka
    • Antti Tuuri(novel)
  • Stars
    • Taneli Mäkelä
    • Esko Salminen
    • Esko Nikkari
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  • Director
    • Pekka Parikka
  • Writers
    • Pekka Parikka
    • Antti Tuuri(novel)
  • Stars
    • Taneli Mäkelä
    • Esko Salminen
    • Esko Nikkari
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    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Taneli Mäkelä
    • Erkkias Erkki
    Esko Salminen
    Esko Salminen
    • Veikkoas Veikko
    Esko Nikkari
    Esko Nikkari
    • Paavoas Paavo
    Vesa Mäkelä
    • Seppoas Seppo
    Kirsti Ortola
    Kirsti Ortola
    • Äitias Äiti
    Alli Häjänen
    • Isumummuas Isumummu
    Tarja Keinänen
    • Lainaas Laina
    Rea Mauranen
    • Helenaas Helena
    Miitta Sorvali
    Miitta Sorvali
    • Riittaas Riitta
    Heikki Paavilainen
    • Markkuas Markku
    Konsta Mäkelä
    • Anteroas Antero
    Mikko Kouki
    Mikko Kouki
    • Raimoas Raimo
    Sari Mällinen
    • Tainaas Taina
    Eeva Eloranta
    • Saaraas Saara
    Kalevi Kahra
    • Opettajaas Opettaja
    Aarno Sulkanen
    • Nimismiesas Nimismies
    Paavo Pentikäinen
    • Ketolaas Ketola
    Raili Tiensuu
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    • Director
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      • Pekka Parikka
      • Antti Tuuri(novel)
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    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. 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 cultural gap. The story begins with a group of brothers and their families coming 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 rushed. The film rolls on naturally. 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 convincing portrayal of a town drunk. Funny, dramatic, entertaining and definitely a movie that makes you FEEL.
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    • suomi sub machine gun
    • getting drunk
    • sugar wine
    • interrogation
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    • Trivia
      First feature film directed by Pekka Parikka.
    • Connections
      Featured in Esko Nikkari - köyhän miehen Brando (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Enkä minä hurjan luontoni tähren
      Traditional

      Performed by Esko Nikkari, Esko Salminen, Vesa Mäkelä

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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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      • 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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