Hippo Love
Rakkautta ja virtahepoja
Synopsis
Two strangers meet at a Greek-Finnish wedding while going through their own breakups. Touko, a musician who has had little success and is still married, feels attracted to Eevis, who is in the process of getting divorced. Touko's wife, the famous singer Leena, is also a guest at the wedding and notices the attraction between Touko and Eevis. Amidst the stunning Greek seascapes, the conversations that take place over the course of one evening touch on parenthood, childlessness, sex, divorce, marriage, and, of course, love, while the guests celebrate a memorable wedding.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dome Karukoski
- Screenplay & Story
- Dome Karukoski, Emmi-Liia Sjöholm
- Original Title
- Rakkautta ja virtahepoja
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Yellow Film & TV, Avaton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dome Karukoski
Dome Karukoski, Emmi-Liia Sjöholm
Johan Wasicki
Harri Ylönen, Jesse Lähilehto
Marko Talli, Olli Haikka, Lasse Koskinen
Department Leadership Roster
Dome Karukoski
Director
Dome Karukoski
Writer
Emmi-Liia Sjöholm
Writer
Harri Ylönen
Editor
Jesse Lähilehto
Editor
Marko Talli
Producer
Johan Wasicki
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hippo Love
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What is Hippo Love about?
Two strangers meet at a Greek-Finnish wedding while going through their own breakups. Touko, a musician who has had little success and is still married, feels attracted to Eevis, who is in the process of getting divorced. Touko's wife, the famous singer Leena, is also a guest at the wedding and notices the attraction between Touko and Eevis. Amidst the stunning Greek seascapes, the conversations that take place over the course of one evening touch on parenthood, childlessness, sex, divorce, marriage, and, of course, love, while the guests celebrate a memorable wedding.
Who directed Hippo Love?
Hippo Love was directed by Dome Karukoski.
Who stars in Hippo Love?
The principal cast of Hippo Love includes Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, Jenni Vartiainen, Kristo Salminen, Tomi Alatalo.
When was Hippo Love released and how long is it?
Hippo Love was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Hippo Love based on a book or true story?
Hippo Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emmi-Liia Sjöholm".