Soap Fever
Kaunarikuume
Synopsis
With the Soviet Union’s dissolution dragging down the economy of neighboring Finland, the Scandinavian country was plunged in a period of protracted recession. And with no recovery in sight, a soap opera offered Finns a respite from the grim reality; the debut of The Bold and the Beautiful on television quickly amassed a vast and dedicated following, whereas the arrival of American idols in the country, on tour, elicited unprecedented frenzy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Soap Fever (Kaunarikuume) Official trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anne-Mari Alajuuma
Self
Jussi Jäntti
Self
Hanna Pitkänen
Self
Kaarina Hazard
Self
Marko Reijonen
Self
Aira Tapio
Self
Jorma Moilanen
Self
Hessu Reijonen
Self (archive footage)
Ronn Moss
Self / Ridge Forrester (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joanna Johnson
Self / Caroline Spencer (archive footage) (uncredited)
John McCook
Self / Eric Forrester (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shari Shattuck
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Katherine Kelly Lang
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Darlene Conley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Don Johnson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Hasselhoff
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alexander Stubb
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Esko Aho
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Inka Achté
- Screenplay & Story
- Inka Achté
- Original Title
- Kaunarikuume
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Napafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Inka Achté
Inka Achté
Jarkko Virtanen, Janne Niskala
Magnus Svensson
Marianne Mäkelä, Liisa Karpo
Department Leadership Roster
Inka Achté
Director
Marianne Mäkelä
Producer
Liisa Karpo
Producer
Inka Achté
Writer
Jarkko Virtanen
Director of Photography
Magnus Svensson
Editor
Onni Nieminen
Production Design
Kata Launonen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soap Fever.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soap Fever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soap Fever about?
With the Soviet Union’s dissolution dragging down the economy of neighboring Finland, the Scandinavian country was plunged in a period of protracted recession. And with no recovery in sight, a soap opera offered Finns a respite from the grim reality; the debut of The Bold and the Beautiful on television quickly amassed a vast and dedicated following, whereas the arrival of American idols in the country, on tour, elicited unprecedented frenzy.
Who directed Soap Fever?
Soap Fever was directed by Inka Achté.
Who stars in Soap Fever?
The principal cast of Soap Fever includes Anne-Mari Alajuuma, Jussi Jäntti, Hanna Pitkänen, Kaarina Hazard, Marko Reijonen.
When was Soap Fever released and how long is it?
Soap Fever was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.