Christmas Story
Joulutarina
Synopsis
Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-29
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Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Nikolas
Otto Gustavsson
Nikolas 13-vuotiaana
Jonas Rinne
Nikolas 7-vuotiaana
Kari Väänänen
Iisakki
Minna Haapkylä
Kristiina
Mikko Leppilampi
Hannus
Mikko Kouki
Eemeli
Laura Birn
Aada
Matti Ristinen
Einari
Antti Tuisku
Mikko
Eeva Soivio
Aleksandra
Pirjo Leppänen
Hilla
Saara Pakkasvirta
Meeri
Ville Virtanen
Henrik
Oskari Heimonen
Eemeli 11-vuotiaana
Roi Ron
Eemeli 5-vuotiaana
Nella Siilasmaa
Aada 9-vuotiaana
Alpo Sipilä
Mikko 9-vuotiaana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Schlingel Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juha Wuolijoki
- Screenplay & Story
- Marko Leino
- Original Score
- Leri Leskinen
- Original Title
- Joulutarina
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Snapper Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juha Wuolijoki
Marko Leino, Juha Wuolijoki, Aku Louhimies
Leri Leskinen
Mika Orasmaa
Harri Ylönen
Xiaojuan Zhou, Juha Wuolijoki
Department Leadership Roster
Juha Wuolijoki
Director
Marko Leino
Screenplay
Leri Leskinen
Original Music Composer
Okku Rahikainen
Production Design
Anu Pirilä
Costume Design
Juha Wuolijoki
Producer
Mika Orasmaa
Director of Photography
Harri Ylönen
Editor
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FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Christmas Story about?
Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.
Who directed Christmas Story?
Christmas Story was directed by Juha Wuolijoki.
Who stars in Christmas Story?
The principal cast of Christmas Story includes Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Otto Gustavsson, Jonas Rinne, Kari Väänänen, Minna Haapkylä.
When was Christmas Story released and how long is it?
Christmas Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Story was composed by Leri Leskinen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christmas Story?
Christmas Story holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).