Plainlands
Originally released in 1988. Plainlands is a drama/comedy film. directed by Pekka Parikka. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Taneli Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, and Esko Nikkari
Synopsis
Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up to honour the memory of their recently deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones... it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- National-Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainlands about?
Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While pe...
Who directed Plainlands?
Plainlands was directed by Pekka Parikka.
How long is Plainlands?
Plainlands has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Plainlands released?
Plainlands was released on February 26, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Plainlands?
The main cast of Plainlands includes Taneli Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Mäkelä, Heikki Paavilainen.