Storyline
A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing songs in their gigs and, in between, the members give intimate interviews or just act plain silly and have a good time.
Cast & Crew
JL
Juice Leskinen
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
LeadVS
Vesa Sytelä
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
SP
Safka Pekkonen
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
PS
Petteri Salminen
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
IL
Ila Louenranta
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
JY
Jari Yliaho
Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Ismo Alanko
Self - Hassisen Kone
JK
Jussi Kinnunen
Self - Hassisen Kone
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mika Kaurismäki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Saimaa Gesture is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
