Pohjanmaa 1988

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:

Taneli Mäkelä
Erkki 

Esko Salminen
Veikko 

Esko Nikkari
Paavo 

Vesa Mäkelä
Seppo 

Heikki Paavilainen
Markku 

Kirsti Ortola
Mother 

• Plainlands