Twisted Roots
Väärät juuret
Synopsis
In this stylish Finnish drama, the secrets and desires of a family can no longer be suppressed. Mikko turns out to have a hereditary illness. Since then he has been worried. How long can he continue to run the family business that he and inherited from his father, just like his illness? And how does he tell his teenage daughter and adult son that they might have the wrong genes? The imaginative eight-year-old Lumi, adopted from China, also cannot get away from her roots.
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Pertti Sveholm
Mikko
Milka Ahlroth
Mirjami
Niko Saarela
Sakari
Emma Louhivuori
Pihla
Silva Robbins
Lumi
Johannes Holopainen
Kosmo
Vieno Saaristo
Mummi
Antti Litja
Isoisä
Jarkko Pajunen
Janne Savio
Meri Nenonen
Marlene
Mohamed Sharif El Bouari
Neurologi
Leo Leppäaho
Jesse
Yan Ming Li
Naapuripariskunta
Geng Sheng Liang
Naapuripariskunta
Uuna Saarela
Valokuvan tyttö
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saara Saarela
- Screenplay & Story
- Saara Saarela, Selja Ahava-Foster
- Original Score
- Marko Nyberg
- Original Title
- Väärät juuret
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Edith Film, Film i Väst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saara Saarela
Saara Saarela, Selja Ahava-Foster
Marko Nyberg
Rauno Ronkainen
Harri Ylönen
Liisa Penttilä-Asikainen
Department Leadership Roster
Tiina Kaukanen
Costume Design
Harri Ylönen
Editor
Rauno Ronkainen
Director of Photography
Saara Saarela
Writer
Selja Ahava-Foster
Writer
Liisa Penttilä-Asikainen
Producer
Saara Saarela
Director
Juha Pursiainen
Stunt Coordinator
Marko Nyberg
Original Music Composer
Anu Maja
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Twisted Roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Roots
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What is Twisted Roots about?
In this stylish Finnish drama, the secrets and desires of a family can no longer be suppressed. Mikko turns out to have a hereditary illness. Since then he has been worried. How long can he continue to run the family business that he and inherited from his father, just like his illness? And how does he tell his teenage daughter and adult son that they might have the wrong genes? The imaginative eight-year-old Lumi, adopted from China, also cannot get away from her roots.
Who directed Twisted Roots?
Twisted Roots was directed by Saara Saarela.
Who stars in Twisted Roots?
The principal cast of Twisted Roots includes Pertti Sveholm, Milka Ahlroth, Niko Saarela, Emma Louhivuori, Silva Robbins.
When was Twisted Roots released and how long is it?
Twisted Roots was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Twisted Roots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twisted Roots was composed by Marko Nyberg.