Cast: Jani Volanen

Direction J-P Valkeapää

Cast Krista Kosonen · Pekka Strang · Oona Airola · Iiris Anttila

Synopsis Dogs Don’t Wear Pants (2019) centers around Juha, a man grappling with emotional paralysis after a tragic incident. He forms an unusual and intense bond with Mona, a dominatrix, as they both navigate their respective struggles. Juha's dangerous obsession with...

Direction Dome Karukoski

Cast Marjut Maristo · Amanda Pilke · Malla Malmivaara · Joel Mäkinen

Synopsis Forbidden Fruit (2009) follows the journey of two teenage girls who hail from a highly restrictive Conservative Laestadian faith community. For the first time, they embark on a solo adventure to the bustling city of Helsinki.

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Tommi Korpela · Maria Heiskanen · Jani Volanen · Konsta Pylkkönen

Synopsis A Man's Work (2007) follows Juha, a man grappling with the shame of losing his job and the concern for his wife's mental well-being, who decides to conceal his unemployment. He spends his days at a secluded service station, contemplating...

Direction Rike Jokela

Cast Pihla Viitala · Lauri Tilkanen · Jani Volanen · Tommi Korpela

Synopsis Deadwind (TV Series) (2018) follows Sofia Karppi, a resilient detective in her thirties, as she navigates the complexities of her personal life while investigating a murder case. After the tragic loss of her husband, Sofia finds herself on the brink...

Direction Hanna Bergholm

Cast Siiri Solalinna · Sophia Heikkilä · Jani Volanen · Reino Nordin

Synopsis Hatching (2022) follows the journey of a young gymnast who is under immense pressure to satisfy her overbearing mother. One day, she stumbles upon an unusual egg and decides to conceal it, providing it with the warmth it needs. However,...

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Tommi Korpela · Elina Knihtilä · Eero Ritala · Lotta Kaihua

Direction Pete Riski

Cast Krista Kosonen · Sibel Kekilli · Tommi Korpela · Jani Volanen

Synopsis Bullets (TV Series) (2018) follows the story of Mari Saari, portrayed by Kosonen, who is an extraordinarily talented undercover police officer. The series delves into her complex and dangerous world as she navigates the intricacies of her covert operations, balancing...

Direction Pamela Tola

Cast Leena Uotila · Seela Sella · Saara Pakkasvirta · Heikki Nousiainen

Synopsis Ladies of Steel (2020) follows Inkeri, a 75-year-old woman who, after decades of enduring belittlement from her husband Tapio, takes drastic action by striking him with a frying pan and deciding to bury him in their garden. As the reality...

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Joonas Saartamo · Jani Volanen · Peter Franzén · Saara Kotkaniemi

Synopsis The Mine (2016) follows Jussi, a professional who is brought on to manage a fresh mining endeavor. However, his initial excitement turns into a web of intrigue as he uncovers sinister and corrupt activities lurking beneath the surface.

Direction Aleksi Mäkelä

Cast Jasper Pääkkönen · Elina Knihtilä · Peter Franzén · Elina Hietala

Synopsis Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) follows the tumultuous life of a former Olympic ski jumper who, after winning four gold medals, faces a dramatic downfall. The film chronicles his journey from athletic glory to serving a two-year prison sentence...

Direction Lauri Nurkse

Cast Saija Lentonen · Kari-Pekka Toivonen · Kristiina Elstelä · Minttu Mustakallio

Synopsis Playing Solo (2007) follows the journey of Emma, a sharp and self-reliant city journalist who is unexpectedly assigned to conduct an interview with renowned conductor Joel Abrahamsson. The interview goes awry, but Emma unexpectedly develops feelings for Joel, and their...

Direction Tiina Lymi

Cast Jussi Vatanen · Pamela Tola · Timo Lavikainen · Santtu Karvonen

Synopsis Lapland Odyssey 3 (2017) follows Janne, who is grappling with an emotional turmoil and opts for a solitary hike through the stunning landscapes of Lapland to find solace. However, as fate would have it, his plans take an unexpected turn....

Direction Samuli Valkama

Cast Emilie de Ravin · Tommi Korpela · Ville Virtanen · Jussi Lampi

Synopsis Love and Other Troubles (2012) follows the story of Ville, a 25-year-old former child star who has been living a quiet life, steering clear of his notorious, womanizing rock 'n' roll father. However, their paths cross again when Ville's father...

Direction Mika Kaurismäki

Cast Vesa-Matti Loiri · Armi Toivanen · Peter Franzén · Jani Volanen

Synopsis Homecoming (2015) follows Tiina as she embarks on a journey to reconnect with her elderly, free-spirited father who resides alone. Accompanied by her hesitant daughter and new spouse, they relocate to his residence and commence the task of restoring the...

Direction Tiina Lymi

Cast Heikki Kinnunen · Satu Tuuli Karhu · Elina Knihtilä · Jani Volanen

Synopsis Ilosia aikoja, Mielensäpahoittaja (2018) follows an elderly man, known as "The Grump," who is resigned to his impending death and has even begun crafting his own coffin. His life takes an unexpected turn when his granddaughter enters the picture, seeking...

Direction Heikki Kujanpää

Cast Martti Suosalo · Jani Volanen · Leena Pöysti · Paavo Kinnunen

Synopsis Laugh or Die (2018) is set in a grim detention camp during 1918, where a troupe of Finnish performers faces a dire fate. The camp's ruthless commandant devises a sinister scheme when a high-ranking German general is due to arrive....

Direction Pirjo Honkasalo

Cast Elina Hurme · Tiina Weckström · Elena Leeve · Elsa Saisio

Synopsis Tulennielijä (1998) follows the journey of twin sisters, Helena and Irene, born in Helsinki during the tumultuous period of World War II. Shortly after their birth, their mother, Sirkka, entrusts them to the care of their grandmother, a staunch communist,...