

An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.

Kati Outinen
Elsa Aho
Lead
Miroslav Etzler
Jan Novák, ”Delcos”

Elena Leeve
Minni

Kryštof Hádek
Adam Černý

Esko Salminen
Kansliapäällikkö Ståhl

Laura Birn
Kaarina Suo

Tommi Korpela
Jalkanen

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Robert
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Taru Mäkelä's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. August Fools is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”