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Theon talo elokuvan juliste

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Theon talo

A film about the power and the beauty of architecture and about a middle-aged Nordic architect who, after loosing all in his life, wants once again to be a real architect and begins to create a Dream House for rest of the life, but not only for himself but also for a German woman whom he has met only once in his life, 50 years ago in their childhood.

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Lapinlahti – Tyttären äiti

Winter 1975 – Author Jeanette Aspen arrives at Lapinlahti Mental Hospital to meet her only child, psychiatrist Karin Aspen, 36 years after sending her daughter to Sweden and traveling to Southern Europe at the start of the Winter War. The encounter triggers a drama between the mother and daughter, who are now total strangers to each other.

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Paha perhe

Paha perhe (Bad Family) is a tragicomedy about an overprotective father who entangles his relationships with his children and new wife. Two siblings, separated for 16 years due to a contentious divorce, reunite after their mother’s death and enjoy each other’s company. The father tries to interfere in their lives, leading to comically disastrous consequences.

Ville Virtanen won the Jussi Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.

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Romanssi

A thirty-something commitment-phobe, Lia (Elina Reinikka), runs into a man (Juha Lagström) on the street who starts reminiscing about moments they shared ten years ago. However, Lia cannot recall the events, and the man refuses to reveal what happened back then. He invites Lia to dinner, during which she must, under the guise of a playful game, piece together their shared past. Lia confesses to her sister (Hanna Manu) that ten years ago, she experienced “love at first sight” with a pianist she met at her favorite hangout. However, her then-boyfriend ruined the moment, and the pianist disappeared. Lia admits that she has been waiting for that man ever since.

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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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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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Calvary

Irish drama film directed and written by John Michael McDonagh. The film is known for its profound themes, dark humor, and strong performances. Calvary explores deep subjects such as faith, forgiveness, guilt, and the meaning of life. The title refers to Golgotha (Calvary), the place where Jesus was crucified, which emphasizes its symbolism of sacrifice and suffering.

The film also addresses scandals within the Catholic Church and their impact on communities, particularly cases of clerical abuse. These themes, however, are handled subtly, and the story focuses more on personal soul-searching and the complexities of human relationships.

Calvary tells the story of Father James Lavelle, a Catholic priest working in a small Irish village. One day in the confessional, someone threatens to kill him in a week’s time. This person does not want revenge for James’s sins but for the past wrongdoings of the Catholic Church. Under the shadow of this death threat, Father James tries to carry on with his life and help the villagers, though his own faith and purpose are put to the test. The film focuses on Father James’s journey toward his potential fate and the moral choices he faces along the way.

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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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Viimeiset rotannahat

The main character of the film, the Man in the White Suit, is by no means an ordinary Finn. On the contrary, he is a Marxist-bearded, Bukowski-like drifting romantic, wandering through the streets of Helsinki, in bars, cars, beds, and in a song. After the entire cast of “The Last Rat Skins,” it is even easier to agree with Buñuel’s statement that human life is, in principle, no more valuable than the life of insects.

Director:
Anssi Mänttäri

Starring:
Kauko Laurikainen
Anssi Mänttäri
Sarina Röhr

Anssi Mänttäri’s low-budget films with their intimate content have become classics. In this black comedy set in summer Helsinki, the main character (Mänttäri himself) jumps from one bar and bed to the next. The film contains especially crude black humor.

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The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving house cat, is about to embark on a wild adventure! After unexpectedly reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic, Garfield and his dog friend Odie must leave their perfectly pampered lives to help Vic in a hilarious heist with high stakes.