Movies and TvShows featuring "finnish-summer" theme.
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.
Gold Digger (2016) follows the story of a young woman who faces challenges in her love life and financial situation. She is a lifestyle blogger and social media influencer living in Turku, Finland. As she tries to navigate the world of dating and relationships, she finds herself in financial trouble. The movie explores themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the impact of social media on modern relationships.
Pertti Ylermi Lindgren was engaged to 76 women, married none, but took the money of all. Lindgren is the real thing, as far as swindlers go. Peter von Bagh asked him to play himself in a film that would reconstruct some of his greatest moments, i.e. the most flamboyant stunts – and he agreed.
When Tommi doesn't get the promotion he was hoping for from his father-in-law Johan, he decides to get into the investment business to buy his dream house with his wife, Harriet. However, things are complicated by the fact that Tommi is easily fooled and the money from the old apartment, more than half a million euros, disappears in a pyramid scheme. When Tommi is in danger of losing Harriet for good, his loyal friend Juhis takes the reins. Juhis plans a rescue operation that kind of works.
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...
A love story between a taxi driver and a travel guide in the form of a musical.
A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.
A troubled youth goes on a camping trip in the Finnish countryside, where he faces jealousy, infidelity, and the challenges of coming-of-age. The film explores themes of love, nature, and the Finnish summer.
The new steward of Siltala ends up falling in love with the beautiful widow of the house. Their romance is endangered by misunderstandings and the fact that the estate of Siltala is swimming in debt. And the new steward isn't quite what he seems to be.
The Year of '85: Rock Your Memories is a heartwarming movie that takes place in the summer of 1985 in Tampere, Finland. It follows a young man who embarks on a series of misadventures, including a rock concert, an amusement park visit, and a pregnancy test mishap. Along the way, he experiences friendship, love, and reflection while navigating through the ups and downs of life.
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.
Jane, a small-town girl, has moved to Helsinki and the world is finally open for her. Passionate and excited, she seeks adventure, all the things she has yearned for so long. Jane gravitates to a gay bar at night, staggers in her nervous state of mind, and suddenly there, right next to her, Jane finds her savior: Piki, the most dashing butch in town. Piki is perfect. Jane is hypnotized by Piki's dark-toned voice. Piki offers her an entire new universe, and even more - dreams.
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.
Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha is a dark comedy about an unemployed man who, together with a group of strangers, plans a mass suicide. Set in the beautiful Finnish summer, the film follows their journey as they contemplate their lives and the decisions they have made. With a mix of humor and introspection, the movie explores themes of desperation, hopelessness, and the absurdity of modern life.
Young priest returns from America to work in an old Helsinki neighbourhood with idyllic wooden houses. The shy but handsome bachelor is assigned the duty of marriage counseling but is soon overwhelmed by the ladies' romantic interest directed at himself. Trying to please everybody, he also creates confusion by taking both sides in the issue of whether to preserve the neighbourhood or to go along with the modernisation plans offered by property developers.
A couple with a dysfunctional marriage decides to attend a swingers party to spice up their relationship. Hilarity and chaos ensue as they navigate through jealousy, sexual behavior, and relationship troubles.