In 1939, Finland faces an invasion by the Soviet Union. A group of Finnish soldiers, including a war veteran, must defend their homeland against the invading army.
The Tough Ones follows the story of a police chief in rural eastern Scandinavia who finds himself investigating a bank robbery and the missing loot. Along the way, he must confront his past as he reconnects with his ex-girlfriend, an ex-convict, and a bootlegger. The film explores themes of friendship, coming-of-age, and the consequences of carelessness fueled by alcohol. As the investigation unfolds, the police chief finds himself involved in fights and knife encounters, testing his resolve and determination. Will he be able to solve the case and come to terms with his own personal demons?
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.
In this movie, a blind man seeks revenge on his brother who betrayed him, while also dealing with family legacies, love triangles, and a murder mystery.
A tabloid journalist who has been fired from his job embarks on an adventure to save his small village from a planned robbery. Along the way, he forms a rock band, gets involved in a film production, and navigates various humorous situations. With elements of parody and spoof, the movie offers a hilarious and unique take on friendship, sexual attraction, and rock festivals in a rural setting.
In 'Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men,' a private detective named Vares is hired to investigate a murder in a small religious community in rural Finland. As Vares delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden agendas. With the help of his trusted allies, Vares must navigate through the complexities of a close-knit community and religious fundamentalism to expose the truth. Along the way, he faces violence, deceit, and the dark side of human nature. Will he be able to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice?
Rosso is a crime drama movie about a Sicilian hitman who travels to Finland on a road trip. He faces various challenges and cultural differences as he navigates through the fish out of water situation. Along the way, he encounters armed robberies, assassination attempts, and a one-night stand. The movie explores themes of lost love, killer instincts, and the clash between Italian and Finnish cultures.
Lakeuden kutsu (2000) is a drama movie that tells the story of a Finnish-American who returns to his small hometown in Ostrobothnia, Finland. He becomes involved in the local business scene and deals with the challenges of adapting to the traditional values and customs of his homeland. The movie is based on a novel and explores themes of homecoming and the clash between different cultures.
In 1850s Southern Ostrobothnia, the new county police chief angers the peasants with his arrogance, dishonesty and violent methods. Jussi, a young farmer, dares to stand up to the police chief. His courage makes on impression on the maidservant Liisa.
Based on a true story about the so called 1932 Horse Rebellion in Nivala, Finland. The decision to put down a sick horse owned by a poor farmer rises the farmers in open rebellion against the authorities.
In the early 1900s, emigrant Hanna returns from Colorado to Finland. In America she was known as Dollar-Hanna, but in Finland she has to endure the Civil War and live through the prohibition. Hanna's independent spirit will guide her.
In a religious rural community in the 1950s, Ritva, a young woman has kept her pregnancy a secret. Helped by her sister, she gives birth but soon abandons the baby. The next day the infant is brought to the hospital where Ritva works. Troubled with shame, Ritva finds consolation from a dying priest.
Dramatized documentary of the early hours of Finland's Civil War in January 1918.
Glenn Nygård, a 40 year old tomato-planter has for the past five years been falling in love with the local bar-keeper Laila. His harsh father has raised Glenn locked-up in the basement of his house. There Glenn has learned to master the guitar but not how to handle women. When Glenn´s father dies abruptly, he finds a stack of letters which where assigned by his mother. The mother might still live somewhere in Sweden. Glenn locks the house down and leaves...
As the Heads Bow Down is a powerful documentary that delves into the historical events of the Finnish Civil War in 1918. It explores the struggles and conflicts between the Finnish Red Guard and the Finnish White Guard, highlighting the impact of the war on Ostrobothnia, Finland. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, this film provides a compelling narrative of this significant chapter in Finnish history.
Based upon the popular folk song, the film tells the story of two men who want to test the new Sheriff, who has new policies to put in place.