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Plainlands (1988)

Plainlands (1988)

Drama Comedy
Release Date: 1988, February 26
Directors: Pekka Parikka
Countries: Finland
Production: National-Filmi
Cast: Sari Mällinen, Mikko Kouki, Miitta Sorvali, Kari Sorvali, Vesa Vierikko, Taneli Mäkelä, Rea Mauranen, Kalevi Haapoja, Konsta Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, Eeva Eloranta, Tarja Keinänen

Overview:

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.

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