The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
95 audience votes
Key crew
- Aki KaurismäkiWriter
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Mikko MattilaOriginal Music Composer
- Jone TakamäkiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Timo EränköFrank
- Kari HeiskanenFrank
- Asmo HurulaFrank
- Sakke JärvenpääFrank
- Sakari KuosmanenFrank Armoton
- Dave LindholmMan on Beach
- Mikko MattilaFrank
- Pate MustajärviFrank
- Tuomari NurmioCabby
- Pirkka-Pekka PeteliusFrank
- Matti PellonpääFrank
- Pertti SveholmFrank
Stills
Themes
helsinki, finlandjourneymetro