Pearls and Pigs (2003)

When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by ... See full summary »

Director:

Perttu Leppä

Writer:

Perttu Leppä

Stars:

Mikko Leppilampi, Laura Birn, Amanda Pilke

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mikko Leppilampi	...	Läde
Laura Birn	...	Laura
Amanda Pilke	...	Saara Mäkinen
Unto Helo	...	Timo
Timo Lavikainen	...	Ruho
Jimi Pääkallo	...	Poju
Pekka Valkeejärvi	...	Erkki 'Ukko' Valtteri Hirvonen
Outi Mäenpää	...	Saara's Mom
Antti Reini	...	Laura's Boyfriend
Antti Virmavirta	...	Sika
Tomi Salmela	...	Limppu
Sakari Kuosmanen	...	Lehikoinen
Matti Onnismaa	...	Mom's Boyfriend
Risto Salmi	...	Liquor Store Vendor
Marko Tiusanen	...	Bailiff

Storyline

When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by her prostitute mother. A karaoke set helps reveal that the little girl is quite a singer, just as a talent contest for children is coming up on national television offering more than enough money to the winner. If only the kid weren't so hopelessly shy...

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Plot Keywords:

pubic hair | male pubic hair | male frontal nudity | male nudity | male rear nudity | 

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Taglines:

Naurat tai itket ja naurat!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

During the credits the main characters are seen answering questions in a police interrogation.

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Connections

Featured in Amanda (2003)

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Soundtracks

Rakkauden haudalla
Written by Juice Leskinen
Arranged by Jussi Jaakonaho
Performed by Jonna Tervomaa
Love Kustannus Oy / Universal Music

User Reviews

Good music, but the manuscript may not please everybody

The film had several good points, above all the music and the filming, but the manuscript was not to my liking. Judging from the reaction of the teenage audience I was not in the majority, though. The director of the film denies that the film is intended for teenagers, but several things point to that direction.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

29 August 2003 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Pearls and Pigs

Filming Locations:

Rantakylä, Joensuu, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,300,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,799,636

Company Credits

Production Co:

Talent House, Pohjois-Karjalan Ammattikorkeakoulu

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1