Kites Over Helsinki
Originally released in 2001. Kites Over Helsinki is a drama film. directed by Peter Lindholm.
Starring Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Kerosuo, and Pekka Strang
Synopsis
Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Finland
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Director
Top Cast
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Henrik Bexar
Paavo Kerosuo
as Riku Bexar
Pekka Strang
as Dani Bexar
Johanna af Schultén
as Benita Bexar
Cecilia Paul
as Marina Bexar
Emil Lundberg
as Young Riku Bexar
Peter Franzén
as Sammy Ceder
Alexander Skarsgård
as Robin Åström
Lina Perned
as Katja Beckerman, "Kattis"
Yaba Holst
as Nicole Wallin, "Niki"
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Kinoproduction
- Filmlance International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kites Over Helsinki about?
Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family busin...
Who directed Kites Over Helsinki?
Kites Over Helsinki was directed by Peter Lindholm.
How long is Kites Over Helsinki?
Kites Over Helsinki has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Kites Over Helsinki released?
Kites Over Helsinki was released on September 7, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kites Over Helsinki?
The main cast of Kites Over Helsinki includes Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Kerosuo, Pekka Strang, Johanna af Schultén, Cecilia Paul.