The River(2001)
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The River Synopsis
Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.
The River (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Jarmo Lampela, released on September 14, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala and Tuukka Huttunen. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Jarmo Lampela
- Writers:
- Jarmo Lampela
- Producers:
- Riikka Poulsen
- Cinematographer:
- Harri Räty
- Composer:
- Petri Nieminen
- Production:
- Lasihelmi Filmi
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The River Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Antti Ikkala
Antti Ikkala
as Kimmo
Jyri Ojansivu
as Janne
Sanna Hietala
as Anni
Tuukka Huttunen
as Teppo, Annin entinen mies
- Samu Loijas
Samu Loijas
as Loponen, Tepon ystävä
Antti Mikkola
as Santeri
Jari Virman
as Eero
- Pekka Hannonen
Pekka Hannonen
as Mikko
Juha Kukkonen
as Esa, muusikko
Juha Varis
as Hannu, Esan veli
Marja Packalén
as Raili, Esan ja Hannun äiti
Ahti Jokinen
as Olli, Esan ja Hannun isä
Key crew
Directed by Jarmo Lampela, written by Jarmo Lampela, produced by Riikka Poulsen.
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The River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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The River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River online?
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The River (2001) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The River?
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The main cast of The River (2001) includes Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala, Tuukka Huttunen and Samu Loijas. The film was directed by Jarmo Lampela. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River released?
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The River was released on September 14, 2001 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The River worth watching?
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The River (2001) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.