Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Taneli Mäkelä
Erkki
Lead
Esko Salminen
Veikko
Esko Nikkari
Paavo
Vesa Mäkelä
Seppo
Heikki Paavilainen
Markku
KO
Kirsti Ortola
Mother
Eeva Eloranta
Saara
Rea Mauranen
Helena
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pekka Parikka's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Plainlands is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
