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Letters to Father Jacob

Original title: Postia pappi Jaakobille
  • 20092009
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.3K
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Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role.
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With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless.... Read allWith few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new... Read allWith few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Klaus Härö
  • Writers
    • Klaus Härö(screenplay)
    • Jaana Makkonen(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Kaarina Hazard
    • Heikki Nousiainen
    • Jukka Keinonen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Klaus Härö
  • Writers
    • Klaus Härö(screenplay)
    • Jaana Makkonen(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Kaarina Hazard
    • Heikki Nousiainen
    • Jukka Keinonen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:29
    Trailer

    Photos7

    Kaarina Hazard and Heikki Nousiainen in Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
    Kaarina Hazard and Heikki Nousiainen in Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
    Kaarina Hazard in Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
    Klaus Härö and Heikki Nousiainen in Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
    Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)
    Postia pappi Jaakobille (2009)

    Top cast

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    Kaarina Hazard
    Kaarina Hazard
    • Leilaas Leila
    Heikki Nousiainen
    • Father Jacobas Father Jacob
    Jukka Keinonen
    • Posteljoonias Posteljooni
    Esko Roine
    • Vankilan Johtajaas Vankilan Johtaja
    Kaija Pakarinen
    Kaija Pakarinen
    • Leilan siskoas Leilan sisko
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Klaus Härö
    • Writers
      • Klaus Härö(screenplay)
      • Jaana Makkonen(original idea) (original script)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role. —Pusan International Film Festival
    • letter
    • reading a letter aloud
    • letter read aloud
    • reading letter
    • reading a letter
    • 23 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The story is set in 1973, according to the date on the mail-order catalog cover.
    • Goofs
      In one brief shot, the mailbox in the yard has water streaming out from four holes. This water could not have accumulated naturally, so it was obviously poured into the mailbox by the crew just before the shot.
    • Quotes

      Vankilan Johtaja: Twelve years and no mention about leaves. Not a single requisition.

      Leila: Haven't had any reason.

      Vankilan Johtaja: And no family meetings.

      Leila: I have had no reason.

      Vankilan Johtaja: Do you have any idea where are you going to go next?

      Leila: It was to be life sentence.

      Vankilan Johtaja: Pardon has been accepted and that's that.

    • Connections
      References Little Big Man (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Quartet in F Minor
      Composed by Joseph Haydn

      Performed by Hart House String Quartet

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Beatifuly photographed
    If you want to see cinematographic art, see this movie. I won't tell the plot. This is something you can find on other sites. The movie is moving and deeply thoughtful while being light and entertaining. A reflection on today's world without being schoolmarmish. It is comparable to Whale Rider in the storytelling. And it is beautifully photographed as well. There are scenes where just the movement of the birch tree leaves by the wind are shown and they themselves tell a story. A must see. I hope it will be shown in many countries. I have seen it at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It didn't win, unfortunately. Well done Finland. I hope to see more from this director and crew.
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    • bato0909
    • Nov 6, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2009 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Letters to Father Jaakob
    • Production companies
      • Kinotar
      • Yleisradio (YLE)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €525,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,332,577
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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