Tove(2020)
In search of freedom and desire
Tove Synopsis
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
Tove (2020) is a drama film directed by Zaida Bergroth, released on October 2, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Alma Pöysti, Krista Kosonen, Shanti Roney and Joanna Haartti. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Zaida Bergroth
- Writers:
- Jarno Elonen, Eeva Putro, Eeva Putro
- Producers:
- Andrea Reuter, Aleksi Bardy
- Cinematographer:
- Linda Wassberg
- Composer:
- Matti Bye
- Production:
- Helsinki-filmi, Anagram Film
- Budget:
- $4,243,000
- Status:
- Released
Tove (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tove before you stream it.
Tove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alma Pöysti
as Tove Jansson
Krista Kosonen
as Vivica Bandler
Shanti Roney
as Atos Wirtanen
- Joanna Haartti
Joanna Haartti
as Tuulikki Pietilä
Kajsa Ernst
as Signe "Ham" Jansson
Robert Enckell
as Viktor "Faffan" Jansson
Jakob Öhrman
as Sam Vanni
Eeva Putro
as Maya Vanni, f. London
Wilhelm Enckell
as Lars "Lasse" Jansson
Liisi Tandefelt
as Landlord
Emma Klingenberg
as Maj-Lis Wirtanen
Juhana Ryynänen
as Maj-Lis's Lover
Key crew
Directed by Zaida Bergroth, written by Jarno Elonen, Eeva Putro and Eeva Putro, produced by Andrea Reuter and Aleksi Bardy.
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Tove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 77 ratings.
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Tove – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tove online?
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Tove (2020) is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tove?
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The main cast of Tove (2020) includes Alma Pöysti, Krista Kosonen, Shanti Roney, Joanna Haartti and Kajsa Ernst. The film was directed by Zaida Bergroth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tove released?
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Tove was released on October 2, 2020 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Tove worth watching?
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Tove (2020) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 77 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 Tove?
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Yes. The official Tove trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.