The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
Thomas, a former doctor, a widower, lives alone in a basement apartment in Helsinki. His routine becomes even more limited when his misanthropic brother dies, reducing Thomas' human contact to practically nil. As with many seniors, he's basically invisible to passersby, though Thomas in particular avoids engaging with those around him. When he runs into his estranged daughter Marie, he tries to create a bridge.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Miika SoiniDirector
- Miika SoiniScreenplay
- Lasse EnersenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lasse PöystiThomas
- Pentti SiimesTuomari
- Aarre KarénKalle
- Mauri HeikkiläJohannes
- Eila HalonenMaria
- Marja-Leena KoukiHelena
- Visa Koiso-KanttilaPappi
- Tuomo MutruPartiopoika
- Niina SinkkonenNainen kahvilassa
- Mikko ErjossaariTatuoitu mies
- Emilia SinisaloTarjoilija kahvilassa
- Okku NuutilainenNainen parturissa
Themes
based on short story