Storyline
Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
Cast & Crew
Max Enderfors
Matti (age 15)
Lead
Andreas af Enehielm
Niila (age 15)
NU
Niklas Ulfvarson
Matti (age 7)
TV
Tommy Vallikari
Niila (age 7)
Jarmo Mäkinen
Isak, Niila's Father
Kati Outinen
Päivi, Niila's Mother
Björn Kjellman
Greger
Lennart Jähkel
Einari
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Reza Bagher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Popular Music is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
