Tommi Raitolehto
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Birthday: October 16, 1970
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Backwood Philosopher
2009-12-25
Backwood Philosopher
Overview: Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2009-12-25
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Stars Above
2012-03-02
Stars Above
Overview: Stars above follows the stories of three women from the same family across three different decades. The main characters – Saima, Tuulikki and Salla – each lives in the same country house. Saima´s story takes place in the war time 1942, when Finland fought against Soviet Union, Tuulikki´s story in colourful year 1978 and Salla´s story in the present day. Each woman is between 30 and 40. This deep and beautiful, yet humorous film pictures the encounters between people and the possibilities for choice. How much does the time we live in affect us - and our ability to hold on to our dreams? What are those things which we pass on from one generation to the next? What changes, what remains the same? And to what extent do mothers´ choices, let alone their unspoken secrets, affect their daughters´ lives?
Genres: Drama Romance History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2012-03-02
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Boy Upside Down
2014-08-29
Boy Upside Down
Overview: A Finnish dramedy about an 11-year-old boy dealing with the loss of his parents.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2014-08-29
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Pelicanman
2004-12-17
Pelicanman
Overview: Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Family
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2004-12-17
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Innuendo
2017-05-06
Innuendo
Overview: Tuuli grows up in an oppressively religious and abusive family in Finland. To escape from the shadow of her angelic twin sister she travels to Melbourne, Australia. Curious of sexuality, she becomes a nude model for art classes. Her innocent surface reveals sordid cracks as she sets about exerting her twisted version of righteousness.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-06
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Heartbeats
2010-03-05
Heartbeats
Overview: Seven stories of women. Occasionally intersecting with each other in everyday situations. Parallel episodes of hope and abandonment, addiction and infidelity, but also friendship and trust.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2010-03-05
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Above Dark Waters
2013-09-06
Above Dark Waters
Overview: A ravishing story about little Pete and his survival and growth in the gray area between love and fear.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2013-09-06
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Unna and Nuuk
2006-01-20
Unna and Nuuk
Overview: 11-year-old Unna travels in time to the stone age with the help of a magic drum.
Genres: Fantasy Family
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2006-01-20
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Romanovin kivet
1993-11-26
Romanovin kivet
Overview: This action packed Finnish thriller tells the tale of two friends who get their revenge against the millionaire who double-crossed them. Patrick and Tony are hired by the wealthy gambler to steal the priceless Romanov stones, Russian jewels. They do it, but almost lose their lives when he double-crosses them. They turn around and get revenge, his money, his wife, and his daughter.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1993-11-26
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Jäänmurtaja
1997-11-21
Jäänmurtaja
Overview: 14-year-old Petri dreams about becoming an ice hockey professional. A triangle drama at home makes Dad move away and replaces him with Mutanen, the worst player in the local hockey team. Petri finds out a way to get the best out of Mutanen on ice: before a game, he has to be made really angry so his adrenaline gets flowing.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1997-11-21
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My Name Is Dingo
2024-12-25
My Name Is Dingo
Overview: A boy abandoned by his father wants to become Finland's biggest rock star.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2024-12-25
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