Hukkakaurat
Synopsis
A drama set in the 1980s. It paints a picture of rural idyll, against which the hidden fears and hopes of many people loom. The film's protagonist, Jari, escapes from army boot camp and hides from his demanding father and the rest of the world in the safest place he knows. The bullying sergeant is left behind, but does that make life any easier? Teppo, the village oddball, agrees to help Jari, but he is also struggling with his own frightening demons.
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- Director
- Tomi Saarijärvi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomi Saarijärvi
- Original Score
- Tuukka Haapamäki
- Original Title
- Hukkakaurat
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Islandlake Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomi Saarijärvi
Tomi Saarijärvi
Tuukka Haapamäki
Jari Koskinen
Tomi Saarijärvi
Tomi Saarijärvi, Maija-Liisa Laitila
Department Leadership Roster
Jari Koskinen
Director of Photography
Tomi Saarijärvi
Producer
Maija-Liisa Laitila
Producer
Tomi Saarijärvi
Editor
Tomi Saarijärvi
Director
Tomi Saarijärvi
Writer
Tuukka Haapamäki
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hukkakaurat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hukkakaurat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hukkakaurat about?
A drama set in the 1980s. It paints a picture of rural idyll, against which the hidden fears and hopes of many people loom. The film's protagonist, Jari, escapes from army boot camp and hides from his demanding father and the rest of the world in the safest place he knows. The bullying sergeant is left behind, but does that make life any easier? Teppo, the village oddball, agrees to help Jari, but he is also struggling with his own frightening demons.
Who directed Hukkakaurat?
Hukkakaurat was directed by Tomi Saarijärvi.
Who stars in Hukkakaurat?
The principal cast of Hukkakaurat includes Eerik Kantokoski, Tarmo Kalmari, Henna Mäki-Filppula, Seppo Koivisto, Matias Mikkonen.
When was Hukkakaurat released and how long is it?
Hukkakaurat was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Hukkakaurat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hukkakaurat was composed by Tuukka Haapamäki.