Cast: Vesa-Matti Loiri

Direction Mika Kaurismäki

Cast Vesa-Matti Loiri · Samuli Edelmann · Peter Franzén · Mari Perankoski

Synopsis Road North (2012) follows the story of Timo, a renowned concert pianist grappling with personal turmoil. One day, an elderly, disheveled man appears at his doorstep. This man, Leo, is revealed to be Timo's father, who abandoned the family when...

Direction Mika Kaurismäki

Cast Pak Hon Chu · Lucas Hsuan · Vesa-Matti Loiri · Annamaija Tuokko

Synopsis Master Cheng (2019) follows a professional chef named Cheng who, after the loss of his wife, embarks on a journey with his young son to a secluded Finnish village. His mission is to reconnect with an old Finnish acquaintance he...

Direction Ere Kokkonen

Cast Vesa-Matti Loiri · Marjatta Raita · Spede Pasanen · Juhani Kumpulainen

Direction Christian Lindblad

Cast Sam Huber · Mari Vainio · Merja Larivaara · Leena Uotila

Synopsis Ripa Hits the Skids (1993) offers a raw and unfiltered look into the tumultuous life of Ripa, a disheveled, hard-drinking individual with a penchant for filmmaking. Over the course of a week, the audience witnesses Ripa's struggles as he navigates...

Direction Peter von Bagh

Cast Markku Hannula · Matti Ijäs · Kalervo Lehtonen · Jorma Niskanen

Synopsis The Story of Mikko Niskanen (TV Miniseries) (2010) delves into the life of a cinematic prodigy grappling with personal turmoil while navigating the complexities of existence. This documentary shines a light on a relatively overlooked luminary of global cinema, offering...

Direction Veikko Kerttula · Pauli Virtanen

Cast Matti Varjo · Martti Kuisma · Esko Mattila · Matti Ranin

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 Aleksi Mäkelä

Cast Peter Franzén · Niko Saarela · Lauri Nurkse · Jasper Pääkkönen

Synopsis Bad Boys: A True Story (2003) follows the gripping tale of four Finnish siblings, affectionately known as 'the Eura Daltons,' who gained widespread infamy for their daring and destructive antics. The narrative revolves around their audacious escapades, particularly their notorious...

Direction Jörn Donner

Cast Kirsti Wallasvaara · Jörn Donner · Meri Oravisto · Marja Packallen

Direction Jaakko Pakkasvirta

Cast Esko Salminen · Irina Milan · Tom Wentzel · Hannu Lauri

Synopsis Pedon merkki (1981) chronicles the experiences of various Finnish military personnel, including officers and soldiers, as they navigate the complexities and challenges of World War II, with a significant portion of the narrative unfolding within the Finnish command center.

Direction Timo Koivusalo

Cast Mikko Leppilampi · Vesa-Matti Loiri · Helena Vierikko · Anneli Saaristo

Synopsis Shadow of the Eagle (2005) delves into the life of a Finnish poet navigating the tumultuous early 20th century under the oppressive Russian regime. The narrative explores the poet's struggles and triumphs amidst the political and social upheavals of the...

Direction Mikko Niskanen

Cast Pentti Tarkiainen · Vesa-Matti Loiri · Uti Saurio · Hannu Vironmäki

Synopsis The Boys (1962) follows the experiences of a group of schoolboys in Oulu, northern Finland, during the tumultuous years of the Continuation War, a phase of World War II. With their fathers away fighting, these young individuals find themselves captivated...

Direction Mika Kaurismäki

Cast Vesa-Matti Loiri · Lily Loiri · Jenni Loiri · Joonas Loiri

Direction Kalle Holmberg

Cast Kalevi Kahra · Vesa-Matti Loiri · Tom Wentzel · Mikko Niskanen

Synopsis The Iron Age (TV Miniseries) (1982) is an adaptation of the renowned Finnish epic, the Kalevala. This miniseries offers a unique interpretation of the Kalevala by some of Finland's most esteemed artists from the 1980s, aiming to continue the legacy...