August Fools

August Fools

2013 · Movie · 1h 44m

ComedyRomance
Overview

An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.

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5.8/10
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helsinki, finlandcapitalismpropagandacold wardemonstrationpolitical activismsocialismczechoslovakiafalling in loveyouth culturefinlandwoman director