Back to the USSR
Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin
Synopsis
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
Top Cast
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Jorma Tommila
Reima Elo
Taisto Reimaluoto
Vladimir
Rose-Marie Precht
Matsonska
Jouko Turkka
Topi Rautavaara
Ulla Koivuranta
Molla Elo
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Leski
Kati Köngäs
Uskovainen tyttö
Chelaf Abdeslam
Soittoniekka "Erkki Eräs" / "Eki Europa"
Oppen Möller
Leevi
Petteri Pennilä
Pertti, linja-auton rahastaja / portsari / kylähullu
Sanna-Maria Salmi
Liisa Elo
Pauliina Sykkö
Liisa Elo Eliot Ness -kotielokuvassa
Vappu Jurkka
Grandmother
Jari Halonen
Mattson, pharmaceutist
Anna-Maria Klintrup
Bussikuski
Sari Havas
Post office worker
Eila Karkulahti-Grönroos
Postin asiakas
Olli Saarela
Postin asiakas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jari Halonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jari Halonen, Jorma Tommila
- Original Score
- Safka Pekkonen
- Original Title
- Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Mondo Furioso Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jari Halonen
Jari Halonen, Jorma Tommila
Safka Pekkonen
Timo Heinänen
Jari Halonen, Juha Antti-Poika, Jari Innanen
Jorma Tommila, Jari Halonen, Heikki Ahonius
Department Leadership Roster
Jari Halonen
Director
Jari Halonen
Production Design
Jari Halonen
Writer
Jorma Tommila
Writer
Jorma Tommila
Producer
Jari Halonen
Producer
Jari Halonen
Editor
Jari Halonen
Costume Design
Heikki Ahonius
Producer
Safka Pekkonen
Original Music Composer
Timo Heinänen
Director of Photography
Juha Antti-Poika
Editor
Jari Innanen
Editor
Jukka Hytti
Costume Design
Ulla Summanen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to the USSR
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to the USSR about?
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
Who directed Back to the USSR?
Back to the USSR was directed by Jari Halonen.
Who stars in Back to the USSR?
The principal cast of Back to the USSR includes Jorma Tommila, Taisto Reimaluoto, Rose-Marie Precht, Jouko Turkka, Ulla Koivuranta.
When was Back to the USSR released and how long is it?
Back to the USSR was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Back to the USSR?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to the USSR was composed by Safka Pekkonen.