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Love Again

What if a random text message led you to the love of your life? Mira Ray is grieving the tragic loss of her fiancé and, to ease her pain, sends romantic messages to his old phone number, unaware that the number has been reassigned as Rob Burns’ new work number. Rob, a journalist, is captivated by the honesty of these heartfelt texts. When tasked with writing a profile on Céline Dion, Rob enlists the megastar’s help to figure out how to meet Mira… and win her heart.

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Risto Räppääjä

Risto the Rapper is a drumming and rapping boy who lives with his aunt Rauha. Risto and Rauha find themselves in the most peculiar adventures, even though they try to lead a perfectly ordinary, peaceful life. The film won a Jussi Award for Best Music.

Pentujengi ja joulupentu elokuvan juliste.

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Santa Buddies

When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa’s naughty list and figures he’s just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it’s up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.

Mestari elokuvan juliste.

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Mestari

Journalist Eero Tyrni from the Iltapäivä newspaper is in Austria to cover a story about ski jumper Teemu Kimpilä. However, Kimpilä’s jumps fail, and he disappears from the scene. Left wondering about his whereabouts are his third wife Sari, his sponsors, the Finnish Ski Association, and the Finnish public. Tyrni is tasked with finding out where Kimpilä has vanished.

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Muuttolinnun aika

The Time of the Migratory Bird is a film written and directed by Anssi Mänttäri. It tells the story of a father and daughter who haven’t seen each other in eleven years. Katja, the daughter, decides to find out what kind of man her father is and moves in with him.

Director: Anssi Mänttäri

Starring:
Antti Litja
Hanna Manu
Kari Heiskanen
Liisa Halonen

The film was also awarded the Jussi Award for Best Screenplay!

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Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Finnish: Mikki Hiiri – Olipa kerran joulu) is a 1999 Disney Christmas-themed animated film. It consists of three separate stories featuring beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and their families.

The film’s three stories:

“Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas” – Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s Christmas: Huey, Dewey, and Louie wish for Christmas to last forever. Their wish comes true, and they find themselves stuck in a timeless Christmas Day that repeats over and over again. Along the way, they learn what Christmas truly means—family, love, and togetherness.

“A Very Goofy Christmas” – Goofy and Max: Goofy’s son Max begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. Goofy tries his best to prove that Santa is real. This heartfelt and humorous story deals with belief, the bond between father and son, and the magic of Christmas.

“Mickey & Minnie’s Gift of the Magi” – Mickey and Minnie: Mickey and Minnie both want to buy each other the perfect Christmas gift, but they don’t have enough money. They each make significant sacrifices to obtain gifts for one another. This story is a retelling of O. Henry’s classic tale The Gift of the Magi and reflects the joy of giving at Christmas and the importance of love.

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The film addresses the fundamental values of Christmas, such as family, generosity, faith, and the true meaning of the holiday. It is filled with warmth and the characteristic humor of Disney animations, making it especially appealing to families and children.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas is a perfect choice for creating a festive atmosphere, and its heartfelt stories highlight the importance of togetherness and love during the Christmas season.

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Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You

The animated film is based on Mariah Carey’s Christmas song of the same name, which is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. The film is a Christmas-themed adventure aimed at families and children, with Mariah Carey serving as the narrator and producer.

The film tells the story of a young girl named Mariah, who dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas, specifically a fluffy puppy named Princess. However, her parents suggest that she must first prove she is responsible enough to take care of a pet. They give Mariah the task of taking care of a dog named Hank, who is rather wild and unruly. Along the way, Mariah learns important lessons about responsibility, love, and the meaning of wishes.

The film has a warm Christmas atmosphere, with friendship, family values, and of course, plenty of Christmas magic. It is a perfect movie for the whole family to watch, and with Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song playing in the background, it creates an especially festive mood

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The Search for Santa Paws

The Search for Santa Paws (Finnish: Joulukoira joulun jäljillä) is a 2010 American Christmas-themed family film. It is part of Disney’s popular Buddies movie series, which focuses on talking puppies.

The film tells the story of a dog named Paws, who is an important helper to Santa Claus. When Santa travels to New York to restore the Christmas spirit, he loses his memory. Paws and other friends set out to find Santa, while trying to bring back the joy of Christmas and save the holiday. The film combines traditional Christmas themes, such as friendship, belief, and hope, and is especially aimed at families and children.

The film features a lot of Christmas atmosphere, magical elements, and charming adventures with dogs, making it a fitting choice to watch during the holiday season.

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Näkemiin, hyvästi

The film tells a comedic story about a brief phase in the lives of two people, focusing on single mother Tuula (Aino Seppo) and her ex-husband Jorma (Juuso Hirvikangas).

When a new man enters Tuula’s life, Jorma can’t bear the thought and begins to long for his ex-wife. This leads to a situation where both are faced with a major decision that will have far-reaching consequences for the rest of their lives. Adding to the mix is Tuula’s father, Lauri (Lasse Pöysti), who works as a doctor, making the decision even more difficult. Both are forced to break ties that have previously been very important to them.

Starring:
Aino Seppo
Juuso Hirvikangas
Lasse Pöysti

Production company:
VLMedia Oy

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Herra Puntila ja hänen renkinsä Matti

The movie, based on Bertolt Brecht’s play, follows the farmer Puntila, who is a real pig when sober but becomes very generous when drunk. Puntila tries to get his daughter married, but the problem is that his drunk self wants her to marry a different man than his sober self does.

Director, Writer:
Ralf Långbacka

Story:
Hella Wuolijoki

Writer:
Bertolt Brecht

Lassi Pöysti won the Jussi Award for Best Actor.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.