LONG GOOD THURSDAY

Original Title: Mielensäpahoittajan rakkaustarina
Directed by:
Mika Kaurismäki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Heikki Kinnunen, Jaana Saarinen, Iikka Forss, Ville Tiihonen, Silu Seppälä, Ona Huczkowski, Pertti Sveholm
Written by:
Sami Keski-Vähälä
Produced by: Jukka Helle, Markus Selin, Hanna Virolainen
Production Company: Solar Films Inc.
Release year: 2024
Country: Finland
Language: Finnish
Duration: 97 min

Synopsis:

While shopping for groceries, the old man is pulled out of his grumpiness by an irresistibly attractive scent - a mixture of chainsaw oil, pine bark and sawdust. The scent belongs to the free spirit of Saimi. Drawn to her, The Grump is struggling to believe that, in his heart, he could ever feel like a young boy again. He can’t help but admit that he enjoys Saimi’s company. The words, gaze and touch of another person awaken long-lost feelings and shed light on the loneliness of a long-term widower. 

His sons are skeptical, even jealous of their father, and don’t trust Saimi’s intentions. Who knows, maybe she’s after his inheritance? Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight and sleepless nights show that the power of love can pierce through even the oldest of flannel shirts.

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FESTIVALS

Chicago International Film Festival 2024 International Feature Film WINNER - Audience Choice Award

Nordische Filmtage Lübeck 2024 Competition