Summer Is Crazy
Elämä on juhla
Synopsis
After the bankruptcy of their fine dining restaurant, the Eerolas are stuck in the seaside village of Nauvo with no clear plan for the future. In the shadow of the father’s depression both the mother and the teenage daughter rebel against the stagnant life, each in their own way. In the magical light of the midnight sun, new loves begin while others come to an end.
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Pirjo Lonka
Hannele
Aamu Milonoff
Selma
Jani Volanen
Otso
Bruno Baer
Arttu
Jussi Vatanen
Samppa
Ada Pesso
Eeva
Ulla Tapaninen
Marjukka Eerola
Tommi Eronen
Kari
Pia Andersson
Titta
Johanna af Schultén
Gunilla
Kaija Pakarinen
Vuokko
Aksa Korttila
Dora
Mitra Matouf
Mariam
Edit Williams
Melissa
Tobias Zilliacus
Jacke
Juha-Matti Toppinen
Tom Rejström
Sami Mäntymaa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Espoo Ciné Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulla Heikkilä
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulla Heikkilä
- Original Score
- Matti Ahopelto
- Original Title
- Elämä on juhla
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Tekele Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulla Heikkilä
Ulla Heikkilä
Matti Ahopelto
Sari Aaltonen
Hanna Kuirinlahti
Marja Pihlaja, Julia Elomäki, Miia Haavisto
Department Leadership Roster
Ulla Heikkilä
Director
Marja Pihlaja
Producer
Ulla Heikkilä
Writer
Sari Aaltonen
Director of Photography
Hanna Kuirinlahti
Editor
Matti Ahopelto
Original Music Composer
Juha-Matti Toppinen
Production Design
Roosa Marttiini
Costume Design
Oula Kitti
Stunt Coordinator
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Is Crazy
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What is Summer Is Crazy about?
After the bankruptcy of their fine dining restaurant, the Eerolas are stuck in the seaside village of Nauvo with no clear plan for the future. In the shadow of the father’s depression both the mother and the teenage daughter rebel against the stagnant life, each in their own way. In the magical light of the midnight sun, new loves begin while others come to an end.
Who directed Summer Is Crazy?
Summer Is Crazy was directed by Ulla Heikkilä.
Who stars in Summer Is Crazy?
The principal cast of Summer Is Crazy includes Pirjo Lonka, Aamu Milonoff, Jani Volanen, Bruno Baer, Jussi Vatanen.
When was Summer Is Crazy released and how long is it?
Summer Is Crazy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer Is Crazy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Is Crazy was composed by Matti Ahopelto.