Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark humour on the stereotypical mentality of the northern part of Finland. While perhaps not as entertaining to a person unfamiliar with Finnish traditions, the brilliant acting, directing, plus the warm, beautiful Finnish summer more than make up for the cultural gap.The story begins with a group of brothers with their families coming up to honour the memory of their recently deceased father. Spending time together, opening old wounds and creating new ones... it all boils down to brotherhood. No matter what happens, brothers take care of their own.
Erkki

Veikko

Paavo

Seppo

Markku

Mother
Saara

Helena

Riitta

Taina

Laina
Teacher

Great Grandmother
Antero

Raimo

Unknown Role

Ketola

Maija Ketola
Matero

Lammi
Saara's Husband
Saara's Mother
Saara's Father
Saara's Brother
Saara's Sister-in-Law
Nurse

Dr. Jukka Mäkelä

Pauli
Unknown Role

Seppo's Son
Seppo's Son
Unknown Role
(uncredited)
(uncredited)