Plainlands(1988)
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Plainlands Synopsis
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.
Plainlands (1988) is a drama and comedy film directed by Pekka Parikka, released on February 26, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Taneli Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, Esko Nikkari and Vesa Mäkelä. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Pekka Parikka
- Writers:
- Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka, Antti Tuuri
- Producers:
- Marko Röhr
- Cinematographer:
- Kari Sohlberg
- Composer:
- Antti Hytti
- Production:
- National-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
Plainlands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taneli Mäkelä
as Erkki
Esko Salminen
as Veikko
Esko Nikkari
as Paavo
Vesa Mäkelä
as Seppo
Heikki Paavilainen
as Markku
- Kirsti Ortola
Kirsti Ortola
as Mother
Eeva Eloranta
as Saara
Rea Mauranen
as Helena
Miitta Sorvali
as Riitta
Sari Mällinen
as Taina
- Tarja Keinänen
Tarja Keinänen
as Laina
Kalevi Kahra
as Teacher
Key crew
Directed by Pekka Parikka, written by Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka and Antti Tuuri, produced by Marko Röhr.
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Plainlands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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Plainlands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Plainlands online?
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Who stars in Plainlands?
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The main cast of Plainlands (1988) includes Taneli Mäkelä, Esko Salminen, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Mäkelä and Heikki Paavilainen. The film was directed by Pekka Parikka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Plainlands released?
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Plainlands was released on February 26, 1988 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Plainlands worth watching?
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Plainlands (1988) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.