Movies and TvShows featuring "finnish-countryside" theme.
Set in a small fictional town in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, 'All the Sins' follows a police detective who is investigating a series of murders related to a local revival movement. As the detective delves deeper into the case, he unravels dark secrets from the past and confronts the sins within the community.
Land of Hope is a drama set in rural Finland in the 1940s and 1950s. It follows the lives of a war veteran, his wife, and their struggles to rebuild their lives after the war. The movie explores themes of love, gender roles, family dynamics, and the impact of war on individuals and society.
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.
Nimby – Not In My Backyard (2020) is a dark comedy set in the Finnish countryside. The film explores the lives of a diverse group of people as they navigate issues of prejudice, relationships, and the rise of a local neo-Nazi group. Through humor and insight, the film challenges societal norms and encourages viewers to confront their own biases.
The son of a wealthy farmer loves a simple maid, for which he's booted out of the house by his father.
Based on a novel by the late Finnish writer Timo Mukka, this simple story focuses on what happens when Milka (Irma Huntus), a girl barely out of childhood, gets pregnant by Ojanen (Matti Turunen) a rustic fieldhand. Her own mother had been hoping to marry Ojanen, and her daughter's pregnancy turns their lives around. Set in the Lapp country of northern Finland, the scenery is breathtaking, made even more so by the isolation of the region. A sense of natural solitude is underscored by a slow-moving dialogue interspersed with long silences, and the connection between nature and the dialogue is underscored as the young Milka recites poetry while out in the countryside. The fate of Milka and her mother, however, is connected to the decision that Ojanen makes at the end.
Happier Times, Grump tells the story of a grumpy old man who becomes acquainted with a young woman after falling from a treehouse. The two form an unlikely friendship as they navigate the challenges of life in the Finnish countryside. Set against the backdrop of grief and loss, this heartwarming tale explores themes of family, love, and unexpected connections.
A young woman in the Finnish countryside finds herself being stalked and terrorized by a deranged hillbilly. As she fights for her life, she uncovers dark secrets and must outsmart her tormentor to survive.
Forbidden Fruit follows the story of a teenager living in a conservative religious community in Helsinki, Finland. She navigates the challenges of friendship, faith, and sexuality as she experiences a sexual awakening and loss of virginity. The movie explores themes of conservatism, religious faith, and the conflict between traditional values and personal desires.
The Earth Is a Sinful Song is a powerful drama that takes place in Finnish Lapland in the 1940s. It explores themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life in a remote and unforgiving landscape. The story follows a young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock and the challenges she faces in a society that is unforgiving and judgmental. As she navigates relationships, confronts her own sexuality, and grapples with the expectations placed upon her, the film paints a poignant and deeply human portrait of one woman's struggle for acceptance and happiness.
A young woman leaving the city for the countryside encounters the concept of voluntary work - new to her. She eventually does good, and charms the employer at the same time.
Recently divorced Helena is getting anxious about spending christmas alone. Her best friend invites her to spend old time christmas on a farm - only place they can afford.
An archaeological team unearths a body of a young woman, who was told to be a witch buried in the bog some 300 years ago. Soon a naked woman appears and drives the men of the village crazy...
Based on a novel by Aleksis Kivi. Follows the story of seven brothers of Jukola in 19th century Finland.
Silent military propaganda film by Erkki Karu, later followed by the musical revue film Meidän poikamme merellä ("Our Boys at Sea", 1933) and Meidän poikamme ilmassa – me maassa ("Our Boys in the Air – and We on Land", 1934), both of them also directed by Karu. The film comes with a orchestral accompaniment arranged by Raine Ampuja in 2005, based on the original score by Lauri Näre and Emil Kauppi, which in turn was based on traditional Finnish military tunes.
