Kites Over Helsinki(2001)
Drakarna över Helsingfors
Kites Over Helsinki Synopsis
Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
Kites Over Helsinki (2001) is a drama film directed by Peter Lindholm, released on September 7, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Kerosuo, Pekka Strang and Johanna af Schultén. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Lindholm
- Writers:
- Kjell Sundstedt, Peter Lindholm, Charlotta Thelin
- Producers:
- Claes Olsson
- Cinematographer:
- Kjell Lagerroos
- Composer:
- Mauri Sumén
- Production:
- Kinoproduction, Filmlance International
- Status:
- Released
Kites Over Helsinki (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kites Over Helsinki before you stream it.
Kites Over Helsinki Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Henrik Bexar
- Paavo Kerosuo
Paavo Kerosuo
as Riku Bexar
Pekka Strang
as Dani Bexar
Johanna af Schultén
as Benita Bexar
Cecilia Paul
as Marina Bexar
- Emil Lundberg
Emil Lundberg
as Young Riku Bexar
Peter Franzén
as Sammy Ceder
Alexander Skarsgård
as Robin Åström
Lina Perned
as Katja Beckerman, "Kattis"
Yaba Holst
as Nicole Wallin, "Niki"
Marjaana Maijala
as Nina Heikkinen
- Theo af Enehjelm
Theo af Enehjelm
as Raj
Key crew
Directed by Peter Lindholm, written by Kjell Sundstedt, Peter Lindholm and Charlotta Thelin, produced by Claes Olsson.
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Kites Over Helsinki Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Kites Over Helsinki – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kites Over Helsinki online?
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Kites Over Helsinki (2001) is available to stream on Kirjastokino, and to rent or buy from SF Anytime, Kirjastokino, Elisa Viihde and Telia Play. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kites Over Helsinki?
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The main cast of Kites Over Helsinki (2001) includes Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Kerosuo, Pekka Strang, Johanna af Schultén and Cecilia Paul. The film was directed by Peter Lindholm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kites Over Helsinki released?
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Kites Over Helsinki was released on September 7, 2001 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Kites Over Helsinki worth watching?
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Kites Over Helsinki (2001) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kites Over Helsinki?
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Yes. The official Kites Over Helsinki trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.