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Military Wives

In an English military base, the women living there are used to the worry of their husbands heading to the front lines. Determined Kate and cheerful Lisa try to come up with something for the whole group to do together. Sewing circles and book clubs don’t seem to catch on, so the duo decides to try choir singing. The beginning is not without clashes. Kate believes the choir should sing classical music as perfectly as possible, while Lisa suggests pop songs that everyone knows the words to. Gradually, the strong-willed women begin to discover new sides of each other. The choir starts to sing more confidently, and at the same time, a shared goal emerges: to perform at a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The Dead Don’t Hurt

In the 1860s, fiercely independent French-Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy sets out on a journey with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen, as they try to build a life together in the dusty town of Elk Flats, Nevada. When Holger decides to join the Union army in the emerging Civil War, Vivienne is left to fend for herself – not an easy task in a town ruled by a corrupt mayor.

Twisters

Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser, is haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years and now studies storm patterns safely from behind a screen in New York. Her friend Javi persuades her to return to the open plains to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, Kate crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), a charming and reckless social media superstar who thrives on sharing his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew – the more dangerous, the better.

Piece by Piece

PIECE BY PIECE is a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that invites audiences to glimpse into the eventful life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the medium of LEGO® animation, the film challenges viewers to turn their imaginations up to full volume and witness the evolution of one of the most pioneering minds in music.

Please note: the film is available with Finnish subtitles only, no Finnish audio.

The Florida Project

Halley and her 6-year-old daughter Moonee live in modest conditions at The Magic Castle Motel, managed by Bobby, a tough-on-the-outside but kind-hearted man. Despite the harsh circumstances, the resourceful Moonee manages to turn life into a celebration in her own way. The children’s seemingly endless summer days are filled with adventures, while young mother Halley resorts to increasingly risky means to survive their stark reality.

Gladiator 2

Years after witnessing the death of the revered gladiator hero Maximus at the hands of his own uncle, Lucius is forced to step into the Colosseum himself. His homeland has been conquered, as two tyrannical emperors now rule Rome with an iron fist. With the future of the Roman Empire hanging in the balance, Lucius must draw strength from the injustices he has endured and fight to return Rome to its people.

Published: April 14, 2025

Love Lies Bleeding

Lou is the manager of a rundown gym in a shabby small town in New Mexico in 1989. Her life is mostly a series of failures and misery. But when an energetic fitness competitor named Jackie arrives in town — radiating that adorably cheesy ‘80s charm — everything changes. Lou sets her sights on Jackie. The two women quickly bond and, of course, end up in bed together. Lou suggests Jackie try steroids, saying “everyone’s using them anyway,” and Jackie ends up getting a little too enthusiastic about the juice.

Jackie, who gets a job working for Lou’s father — a criminal hiding his shady dealings behind a shooting range — gets entangled in the family’s life when Lou’s sister Beth is abused by her husband J.J. Jackie has her eyes set on winning a bodybuilding competition in Las Vegas by any means necessary, but the events she sets in motion unleash an unstoppable avalanche that crushes Lou’s father and the rest of the family. Tensions escalate into violent confrontations and bloody complications.

Euthanizer

If your pet is sick or suffering, Veijo Haukka offers it a merciful death. He believes that animals should not have to live in pain for the sake of humans. Petri Kettu brings a dog to Veijo to be put down, and the man accepts the task as he usually does. But this time, Veijo’s heart softens, and he decides to keep the dog as his own. Almost without noticing, his faith in humanity begins to return, and even love finds a small place in his heart.

However, when the dog that was supposed to be dead is discovered to be alive, a conflict of principles between the two men escalates into violent consequences — leaving the dog as the only innocent one in the story.

The film won Jussi Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Music.