Kylmäverisesti sinun (Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood) is a Finnish true crime drama television series. All episodes are based on real life cases. The show follows Helsinki central police department investigator Veli Miettinen and lawyer Mira Kataja as they tackle with personal life problems and try to keep their relationship purely professional.
Hobitit is a Finnish live action fantasy television miniseries originally broadcast in 1993 on Yle TV1. Produced by Olof Qvickström, it is based on the events of the books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.
After losing his parents, a young boy named Timo discovers a magical secret about his carpenter father and his connection to Father Christmas. With the help of a friendly fisherman and a group of talented apprentices, Timo embarks on a journey to save Christmas and bring joy to the village.
La Vie de Bohème follows the lives of struggling artists in Paris as they face eviction, financial troubles, and the complexities of their relationships. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and the pursuit of artistic expression in a society that often undervalues their work.
The Leningrad Cowboys, a Finnish rock band, decide to travel to America in hopes of finding success. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and adventures, including a crooked manager, a long-lost relative, and an obsessed fan. Through their journey, they learn about the American dream and the challenges of pursuing a music career.
Grump's life follows the same familiar routines: spring is here and the early potato harvest is ripening. But Grump crashes his beloved Ford Escort and the car has to be scrapped. A new, modern vehicle is no match for quality and the nearest Escort, a 1972 model, can be found in Germany. When the Grumps's sons refuse to help, he must travel to Germany alone.
Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.
Marko Röhr's film crew takes the viewer to Europe's last unexplored area: Iceland's unique underwater world. We explore the geysers of boiling waters and the crystal clear lakes off the coast of Iceland. We dive under the icebergs, into the tears between the continental plates and into the deep caves.
In this satirical comedy, a businessman's life takes a dark turn when he falls in love, gets involved in a poison plot, and becomes entangled in a theater performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long is a comedy crime thriller set in Helsinki and Naples. It follows the story of a taxi driver in West Berlin who gets involved in a night of gangsters, kidnapping, and stolen money. On a Friday the thirteenth, he finds himself with a dead body in his taxi and a suitcase full of cash. As he tries to navigate through the criminal underworld and escape the gangster boss, he becomes entangled in a car chase, facing danger at every turn.
When a Chinese cook named Cheng loses his job and decides to travel to Finland, he never expects to find himself in a small, rural town. There, he becomes involved with a local restaurateur named Sirkka, who is struggling to keep her restaurant afloat. Despite their cultural differences and initial clashes, Cheng and Sirkka form an unlikely bond and help each other navigate their personal and professional challenges.
Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to find a way to get him back to the North Pole in time for Christmas.
11-year-old Onni is struck with the idea that his parents aren't his biological parents.
An American, with a past as a successful musician, makes a living by playing at weddings and the likes in Germany. Then he gets an offer to tour in East Europe. During his travels he gets insight and finds true love.
Bad Trip, a biker who has been freshly inducted into a gang, flees from them after stealing one of their bikes.
During World War II, a Finnish soldier is ambushed and separated from his unit. He must navigate hostile territory and face the harsh realities of war.
Documentary on the history of Ryhmäteatteri theatre company.
Young Alex Sammakko has seen his brothers defy the law in a series of deeds that first land them in jail, and then, after they escape and return to their rural home, land them back in the lap of their locally notorious family. Alex wants nothing to do with them. He is in love with Mirja, whose family is not that different from the Sammakko's, but who shares Alex's viewpoints and feelings. Not helping matters is a police department convinced that all Sammakkos are bad, and the family itself, pressuring Alex to follow in their murky footsteps.