
Plainlands
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.
Release Date: 1988-02-26
Drama
Comedy
★★★★★★★★★★ (12 votes)
Casts

Taneli Mäkelä
as Erkki

Esko Salminen
as Veikko

Esko Nikkari
as Paavo

Vesa Mäkelä
as Seppo

Heikki Paavilainen
as Markku

Eeva Eloranta
as Saara

Rea Mauranen
as Helena

Miitta Sorvali
as Riitta

Sari Mällinen
as Taina

Kalevi Kahra
as Teacher