Star Boys
Kaiken se kestää
“What are the limits of your love?”
Synopsis
In a conservative and religious small town in Northern Finland during the late 1970s, the arrival of the sexual revolution disrupts the balance of two architect families. The plot follows two 13-year-old boys, singers in the traditional Star Boys Christmas procession (Tiernapojat), who closely witness their parents' sexual liberation and the resulting marital tensions. Confronted with the adults' behavior and the breakdown of their family structures, the teenagers face upheavals that impact their own transition into adulthood.
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STAR BOYS (Kaiken se kestää) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vili Saarela
Vesa, Marja's Son
Olavi Angervo
Kaarlo, Ulla's son
Antti Luusuaniemi
Tapio, Marja's Husband
Pihla Viitala
Marja, Tapio's Wife
Malla Malmivaara
Ulla, Antero's wife
Risto Tuorila
Olavi, Marja's father
Eeva-Maija Haukinen
Tyyne, Marja's mother
Tomi Enbuska
Antero, Ulla's husband
Otto Koiso-Kanttila
Henkka
Janne Raudaskoski
Martti
Joni Hiltunen
Jake
Rasmus Röyttä
Make
Julius Katajisto
Pera
Miika Koskela
Mikko
Tuomas Launimaa
Pete, Henkan jengi
Antti Kaarlela
Paavo
Elina Korhonen
Liisa
Antti Kairakari
Heikki
Release History & Theatrical Window
Espoo Ciné Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Screenplay & Story
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Original Score
- Per Störby Jutbring
- Original Title
- Kaiken se kestää
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Silva Mysterium, Filmpool Nord, Dragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Per Störby Jutbring
Jarkko T. Laine
Mervi Junkkonen
Mika Ritalahti, Niko Ritalahti
Department Leadership Roster
Per Störby Jutbring
Original Music Composer
Mika Ritalahti
Producer
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Director
Jarkko T. Laine
Director of Photography
Niko Ritalahti
Producer
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Writer
Mervi Junkkonen
Editor
Saara Joro
Production Design
Riitta Röpelinen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Boys
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What is Star Boys about?
In a conservative and religious small town in Northern Finland during the late 1970s, the arrival of the sexual revolution disrupts the balance of two architect families. The plot follows two 13-year-old boys, singers in the traditional Star Boys Christmas procession (Tiernapojat), who closely witness their parents' sexual liberation and the resulting marital tensions. Confronted with the adults' behavior and the breakdown of their family structures, the teenagers face upheavals that impact their own transition into adulthood.
Who directed Star Boys?
Star Boys was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila.
Who stars in Star Boys?
The principal cast of Star Boys includes Vili Saarela, Olavi Angervo, Antti Luusuaniemi, Pihla Viitala, Malla Malmivaara.
When was Star Boys released and how long is it?
Star Boys was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Star Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Boys was composed by Per Störby Jutbring.