The Moonlight Sonata
Kuutamosonaatti
Synopsis
A female fashion model Anni Stark takes leave from the fashion business and goes to Finland's Lapland for a vacation. Little does she know that there's a totally lunatic bunch of local hillbillies living in a nearby farmhouse. The plot thickens as one of the residents begins to harass Anni, who is left alone in the wilderness with only her dog to protect her. Too bad for her that her dog turns out to have divided loyalties.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tiina Björkman
Anni Stark
Kari Sorvali
Arvo Kyyrölä
Mikko Kivinen
Sulo Kyyrölä
Kim Gunell
Johannes
Soli Labbart
Äite Kyyrölä
Ville-Veikko Salminen
Carli
Risto Salmi
Motellin isäntä
Toivo Tuomainen
Kauppias
Esa Anttila
Huolestunut poliisi
Masaaki Hashimoto
Turisti
Juuso Ruohomäki
Kylähullu
Rolf Labbart
Paatsalainen (uncredited)
Kai Honkanen
Valokuvaaja (uncredited)
Matti Kuortti
Kylähullu linja-autossa (uncredited)
Jouko Lumme
Kylähullu linja-autossa (uncredited)
Arthur Fuhrmann
Torvisoittokunnan kapellimestari (uncredited)
Helsingin Poliisisoittokunta
Orchestra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olli Soinio
- Screenplay & Story
- Olli Soinio
- Original Score
- Antti Hytti
- Original Title
- Kuutamosonaatti
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Filminor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olli Soinio
Olli Soinio
Antti Hytti
Kari Sohlberg
Irma Taina
Heikki Takkinen
Department Leadership Roster
Olli Soinio
Director
Torsti Nyholm
Production Design
Olli Soinio
Writer
Heikki Takkinen
Producer
Antti Hytti
Original Music Composer
Kari Sohlberg
Director of Photography
Irma Taina
Editor
Marjatta Nissinen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moonlight Sonata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moonlight Sonata about?
A female fashion model Anni Stark takes leave from the fashion business and goes to Finland's Lapland for a vacation. Little does she know that there's a totally lunatic bunch of local hillbillies living in a nearby farmhouse. The plot thickens as one of the residents begins to harass Anni, who is left alone in the wilderness with only her dog to protect her. Too bad for her that her dog turns out to have divided loyalties.
Who directed The Moonlight Sonata?
The Moonlight Sonata was directed by Olli Soinio.
Who stars in The Moonlight Sonata?
The principal cast of The Moonlight Sonata includes Tiina Björkman, Kari Sorvali, Mikko Kivinen, Kim Gunell, Soli Labbart.
When was The Moonlight Sonata released and how long is it?
The Moonlight Sonata was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moonlight Sonata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moonlight Sonata was composed by Antti Hytti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moonlight Sonata?
The Moonlight Sonata holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).