Miami (2017)

Two sisters reunite after years of separation. Their lives intertwine as they share a dream of a bright future, only to find out that the past can't be easily undone.

Director:

Zaida Bergroth

Writers:

Zaida Bergroth, Jan Forsström

Stars:

Krista Kosonen, Sonja Kuittinen, Juhan Ulfsak

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Krista Kosonen	...	Angela
Sonja Kuittinen	...	Anna
Juhan Ulfsak	...	Eduard
Alex Anton	...	Timi
Christian Lindroos	...	Jakke
Janne Reinikainen	...	Jouni
Kristian Smeds	...	Mertsi
Pirkko Hämäläinen	...	Junell
Juha Lehtola	...	Korhonen
Matti Laine	...	Turvallisuuspaallikko
Afrodisiac-Tanssiryhma	...	Tanssiryhma
Henny Rajala	...	Tanssiryhma
Heli-Hanna Hautsalo	...	Tanssiryhma
Elena Antonevich	...	Tanssiryhma
Emilia Boman	...	Tanssiryhma

Storyline

Two sisters reunite after years of separation. Their lives intertwine as they share a dream of a bright future, only to find out that the past can't be easily undone.

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Plot Keywords:

sister | sister sister relationship | half sister | long lost sister | corruption | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

User Reviews

There's no Miami

This one offers excellent directing, good acting and a so-so script.

For much of the running time the less than original storyline doesn't matter, because the real story is in the characters. Still, the ending is somewhat disappointing.

Two sisters come together after years and years. They share an unhappy childhood, and dream of Shangri-La, which in their minds resembles Miami. That's where they're heading, but there are obstacles, of course, like the mounting debt to some local gangsters. The sisters try to get the money via dance shows in more or less seedy night clubs, and also by scamming idiot men.

Zaida Bergroth is a hugely talented film maker, who shines at cinematic storytelling and at getting to the core of the characters. In this, her best film to date, especially grabbing is her use of music, which contributes greatly to the atmosphere. One of the best compilation soundtracks of 2017.

Miami is a a director's movie. Maybe next time the script rises to the same level.

Details

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

4 August 2017 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Tähdet, tähdet

Filming Locations:

Kaivokatu, Helsinki, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,165,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$654,019

Company Credits

Production Co:

Helsinki-Filmi, Helsinki-Filmi

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1