Plainlands (1988)
Drama
Comedy
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
Erkki
Veikko
Laina
Teacher
Great Grandmother
Antero
Raimo
Ketola
Maija Ketola
Matero
Lammi
Paavo
Saara's Husband
Saara's Mother
Saara's Father
Saara's Brother
Saara's Sister-in-Law
Nurse
Dr. Jukka Mäkelä
Pauli
Seppo's Son
Seppo
Seppo's Son
(uncredited)
(uncredited)
Markku
Mother
Saara
Helena
Riitta
Taina
Crew
Director
Novel
Screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Director of Photography
Editor
Sound
Sound
Original Music Composer
Production Design
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Assistant Camera
Assistant Camera
Lighting Technician
Lighting Technician
Script Supervisor
Sound Assistant
Carpenter
Property Master
Hairstylist
Production Manager
Production Manager
Production Secretary
Still Photographer
Colorist
Negative Cutter
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production Sound Mixer