Directed by:
Peter FranzénScreenplay:
Peter FranzénCinematography:
Pini HellstedtCast:
Olavi Angervo, Matleena Kuusniemi, Milja Tuunainen, Samuli Edelmann, Ismo Kallio, Marja Packalén, Peter Franzén, Mio Hamari, Tommi Raitolehto (more)Plots(1)
The movie, based on the novel by actor Peter Franzén, is the story of little Pete, who is just about to start school in South-Western Lapland in the 1970s. In Pete’s mind, his family is normal, but Pete’s mother, Eeva, tries her best to protect her children from Pete’s step-father’s violent, alcoholic tendencies, but she is ashamed to acknowledge her failure in her relationship. Throughout his life, Pete and his sister Suvi finds support from his grandparents. Pete’s life is not dark – it is his life and it is joyous, warm and loving. It is not a life of darkness with a few bright spots; it is a life of light with a few dark spots in it. He’ll have to learn to be positive and see beyond the moment. This is his childhood. His life. (Zlín Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Olavi Angervo
Finland
Best movies:
Star Boys (2017)
Matleena Kuusniemi
Finland
Best movies:
Frozen Land (2005)
The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008)
Naked Harbour (2012)
Samuli Edelmann
Finland
Best movies:
Frozen Land (2005)
The Winter War (1989)
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Ismo Kallio
Finland
Best movies:
Bad Family (2010)
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Marja Packalén
Finland
Best movies:
The Match Factory Girl (1990)
Ariel (1988)
The Interrogation (2009)
Peter Franzén
Finland
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Tommi Raitolehto
Finland
Best movies:
Stars Above (2012)
Unna and Nuuk (2006)
Pelicanman (2004)
Mari Perankoski
Finland
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Elina Knihtilä
Finland
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Jonna Järnefelt
Finland
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Janne Kinnunen
Finland
Best movies:
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Vieno Saaristo
Finland
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Stars Above (2012)
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Markku Köngäs
Finland
Best movies:
The Winter War (1989)
Lapland Odyssey (2010)