Etusivu » K-12 » Page 2

Age rating: K-12

Browse all posts

Published:

Where hope grows

Where Hope Grows is an inspiring story about Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha), a former professional baseball player whose career ended prematurely due to panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, life threw difficult challenges his way. Nowadays, Calvin drifts through his days and struggles to raise his teenage daughter (McKaley Miller). As Calvin’s life spirals downward, it is unexpectedly revitalized by a young man named Produce (David DeSanctis), who has Down syndrome and works at the local grocery store.

Gradually, Calvin begins to let go of his bitterness and starts to see the world through Produce’s eyes. As their friendship deepens, Calvin’s life regains purpose and meaning. This unlikely duo becomes intertwined in a way that gives Calvin a new perspective on the future. However, their friendship is tested when an unexpected tragedy strikes, rooted in a decision from Calvin’s past. Where Hope Grows is a film about finding redemption through faith, hope, and love.

Published:

Rakkauselokuva

Civil engineer Hannu and flight attendant Raili are a well-off couple whose life, from the perspective of outsiders, seems to be in order. Their big secret is Hannu’s infertility, which after years begins to feel overwhelming.

Director:
Anssi Mänttäri

Starring: Antti Litja
Liisa Halonen
Markku Toikka
Erkki Saarela
Matti Pellonpää

Published:

Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin

Nuori Sari, joka asuu pienessä kaupungissa, päättää karata kotoaan ja matkustaa Helsinkiin. Siellä hän tapaa Ollin, joka vie hänet tutustumaan kaupungin taiteilijapiireihin. Aluksi kaikki vaikuttaa Sarin silmissä houkuttelevalta ja jännittävältä.

Ohjaus ja käsikirjoitus:
Suvi-Marja Korvenheimo

Tuotanto:
Anssi Mänttäri / Reppufilmi

Pääosissa:
Antti Litja, Marianne Anttila, Markku Toikka, Paavo Piskonen

Published:

The Fall Guy

Stuntman Colt Seavers is injured in a stunt gone wrong, putting his career on hold. However, producer Gail convinces Colt to return as the stunt double for action star Tom Ryder in a new movie, which happens to be directed by Colt’s ex, Jody. When the film’s leading man mysteriously vanishes, Gail asks Colt to find Ryder so that Jody’s dream of becoming a film director doesn’t fall apart. Ryder’s disappearance turns out to be a rather peculiar case, and soon Colt finds himself in mortal danger. The Fall Guy is a tribute to stunt performers and is based on the TV series of the same name, which aired in the 1980s.

Published:

Eläville ja kuolleille

The family’s younger son has died in an accident in the yard of their home. Those left behind try to find a way forward amidst their grief. While the mother mourns inconsolably, it falls to the father to take care of the family’s daily routines. The surviving son feels that he has lost not only his little brother but also his parents. The lack of understanding from those around them makes the family’s situation more difficult, and alongside the heavy loss, earlier, unresolved, and unspoken griefs begin to surface.

The film begins the day after the accident and quietly and compassionately follows an ordinary Finnish family’s recovery during the first year of mourning. Gradually, the loss transforms the family’s seemingly unchanged daily life. Themes such as grief and the inability to grieve, the different ways and timing in which men, women, and children mourn, and the surrounding community’s need to forget and carry on “as if nothing had happened” are some of the key elements in this fundamentally hopeful film.

The film is based on a true series of events that took place in 1986 in Pietarsaari, and the screenplay was written in close collaboration with the family who lost their child.

Director:
Kari Paljakka

Starring:
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Katja Küttner
Johannes Paljakka
Risto Salmi

Hannu-Pekka Björkman won the Jussi Award for Best Actor.

Published:

Juha

Juha (Sakari Kuosmanen) and Marja (Kati Outinen) live together happily and innocently like children until a serpent sneaks into their paradise in the form of Shemeikka (André Wilms). Juha is based on the famous novel by Juhani Aho. It is also the last silent film of the 20th century. The music for the film was composed by Anssi Tikanmäki.

Director:
Aki Kaurismäki

Starring:
Sakari Kuosmanen
Kati Outinen
André Wilms
Markku Peltola

Published:

Hella W

Everyone is familiar with the characters from the Niskavuori plays, but the tempestuous life story of the playwright Hella Wuolijoki is less well known. She negotiated peace during the Winter War, was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason during the Continuation War, but was pardoned after the signing of the Armistice. The very next year, following her release, she became the director of the Finnish Broadcasting Company and later entered Parliament. Screenwriter Outi Nyytäjä and director Juha Wuolijoki’s joint exploration of Hella Wuolijoki’s past brings the story of the famous playwright, politician, and businesswoman to a wider audience.

Director:
Juha Wuolijoki

Starring:
Tiina Weckström
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Matleena Kuusniemi

The film won the 2012 Jussi Awards for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design.

Note: No longer available in DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Published:

Supercool

Supercool is a comedy film that tells the story of a teenage boy named Neil, who wishes he could be “cool” for just one day. Together with his friend Gilbert, Neil lives an ordinary high school life until one night his wish comes true: he wakes up the next day completely transformed and suddenly “supercool.” This leads to a series of amusing and unexpected events as Neil tries to navigate his new life.

The film addresses teenage self-confidence, friendship, and growing up in a humorous and light-hearted way. While it is filled with funny situations and light-hearted action, it also reflects on what true “coolness” means and how important it is to be true to oneself.

The film’s production involves several Finnish creators, such as:

Direction:
Teppo Airaksinen

Screenplay:
Olli Haikka

Published:

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues the MonsterVerse series. In the film, Kong discovers members of his species in Hollow Earth and encounters the dangerous Skar King, who seeks to freeze the world. Godzilla, Kong, and Mothra join forces to stop this new threat. The movie delivers epic monster battles and focuses on teamwork to confront a greater danger.

Published:

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) is a direct sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The movie follows the Spengler family and the original Ghostbusters as they reunite to combat a new supernatural threat in New York City. This time, the city is at risk of being plunged into a second ice age after the discovery of a cursed artifact that unleashes an ancient evil. Directed by Gil Kenan, the film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, and Finn Wolfhard, with original cast members like Bill Murray returning.