Hardly a Butterfly
Liian paksu perhoseksi
Synopsis
Heavily built young woman Kaisu comes to work in a small grocery store in the countryside, run by a bossy old lady and her tiny and quiet grown-up son Erni. Faced with a common enemy, the unlikely young couple find support in each other, despite their physical differences.
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Kaarina Hazard
Kaisu Anneli Ketonen
Mika Nuojua
Paavo Ernest "Erni" Hyökki
Liisamaija Laaksonen
Ellida Hyökki, Ernin äiti
Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen
Vivien "Viivi" Hyökki, Ernin sisko
Juha Veijonen
Lauri
Jarkko Tiainen
Eero
Minna Kangas
Sirkka, Laurin vaimo
Maaria Rantanen
Helli, Eeron vaimo
Tuula Nyman
Kaisun äiti
Ari-Kyösti Seppo
Manne Vähänen
Martti Suosalo
Makeistukun Jorma
Anna-Leena Sipilä
Maikki
Piitu Uski
Anna
Jaakko Saariluoma
Mauri
Hannes Lukinmaa
Hartikka
Lasse Karkjärvi
Helpinen
Timo Ahonen
Ilkka Aro
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heidi Köngäs
- Screenplay & Story
- Tove Idström
- Original Score
- Antero Jakoila
- Original Title
- Liian paksu perhoseksi
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heidi Köngäs
Tove Idström, Sisko Istanmäki
Antero Jakoila
Jouko Paavonen
Lena Hemming
Kari Kyrönseppä
Department Leadership Roster
Heidi Köngäs
Director
Lena Hemming
Editor
Kirsti Manninen
Costume Design
Leena Tiihonen
Production Design
Jouko Paavonen
Director of Photography
Tove Idström
Screenplay
Kari Kyrönseppä
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardly a Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hardly a Butterfly about?
Heavily built young woman Kaisu comes to work in a small grocery store in the countryside, run by a bossy old lady and her tiny and quiet grown-up son Erni. Faced with a common enemy, the unlikely young couple find support in each other, despite their physical differences.
Who directed Hardly a Butterfly?
Hardly a Butterfly was directed by Heidi Köngäs.
Who stars in Hardly a Butterfly?
The principal cast of Hardly a Butterfly includes Kaarina Hazard, Mika Nuojua, Liisamaija Laaksonen, Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen, Juha Veijonen.
When was Hardly a Butterfly released and how long is it?
Hardly a Butterfly was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hardly a Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hardly a Butterfly was composed by Antero Jakoila.
Is Hardly a Butterfly based on a book or true story?
Hardly a Butterfly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sisko Istanmäki".