Friends, Comrades
Ystävät, toverit
Synopsis
The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
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Mikk Mikiver
Arno Jurmala
Stina Ekblad
Lisa Jurmala
Hannu Lauri
Jaunkahns
Paavo Liski
Kaakamo
Tuire Salenius
Ulla Kaakamo
Ilkka Rosma
Jopi Kaakamo (Young)
Kare Eskola
Jopi Kaakamo (Adult)
Tapio Aarre-Ahtio
Lisma
Rein Aren
Igumeni
Oto Ševčík
Manfred Horst
Ain Lutsepp
Pavlovski
Elle Kull
Rouva Pavlovski
Jaanus Orgulas
Pavlovski's Adjutant
Göran Schauman
Liljeroos
Joone Nurminen
Margit Liljeroos
Walter Bacon
Kane
Sirkka Metsäsaari
Rouva Kane
Mira Kivilä
Jane Kane
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rauni Mollberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Joni Skiftesvik, Rauni Mollberg
- Original Score
- Kari Rydman
- Original Title
- Ystävät, toverit
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Svenska Filminstitutet, Filmi-Molle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rauni Mollberg
Joni Skiftesvik, Rauni Mollberg
Kari Rydman
Kjell Lagerroos
Olli Soinio, Kaie-Ene Rääk
Rauni Mollberg
Department Leadership Roster
Olli Soinio
Editor
Kaie-Ene Rääk
Editor
Kjell Lagerroos
Director of Photography
Rauni Mollberg
Producer
Rauni Mollberg
Director
Joni Skiftesvik
Writer
Rauni Mollberg
Writer
Tom Hamberg
Production Design
Kari Rydman
Original Music Composer
Salme Lahtinen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friends, Comrades
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What is Friends, Comrades about?
The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Who directed Friends, Comrades?
Friends, Comrades was directed by Rauni Mollberg.
Who stars in Friends, Comrades?
The principal cast of Friends, Comrades includes Mikk Mikiver, Stina Ekblad, Hannu Lauri, Paavo Liski, Tuire Salenius.
When was Friends, Comrades released and how long is it?
Friends, Comrades was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Friends, Comrades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friends, Comrades was composed by Kari Rydman.