Pearls and Pigs
Helmiä ja sikoja
Synopsis
When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by her prostitute mother. A karaoke set helps reveal that the little girl is quite a singer, just as a talent contest for children is coming up on national television offering more than enough money to the winner.
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Mikko Leppilampi
Läde
Laura Birn
Laura
Amanda Pilke
Saara
Unto Helo
Timo
Timo Lavikainen
Ruho
Jimi Pääkallo
Poju
Pekka Valkeejärvi
Ukko
Outi Mäenpää
Saara's Mother
Antti Reini
Laura's Boyfriend
Antti Virmavirta
Sika
Tomi Salmela
Limppu
Sakari Kuosmanen
Lehikoinen
Matti Onnismaa
Mother's Boyfriend
Risto Salmi
Alko's Salesman
Marko Tiusanen
Ulosottomies
Sulevi Peltola
Police Officer
Martti Suosalo
Joensuun juontaja
Taneli Mäkelä
Helsingin juontaja
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perttu Leppä
- Screenplay & Story
- Perttu Leppä
- Original Score
- Pauli Hanhiniemi
- Original Title
- Helmiä ja sikoja
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Talent House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perttu Leppä
Perttu Leppä
Pauli Hanhiniemi
Jyrki Arnikari
Kimmo Taavila
Jarkko Hentula
Department Leadership Roster
Perttu Leppä
Director
Pirjo Rossi
Production Design
Perttu Leppä
Writer
Jyrki Arnikari
Director of Photography
Pauli Hanhiniemi
Original Music Composer
Jarkko Hentula
Producer
Kimmo Taavila
Editor
Ella Brigatti
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearls and Pigs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pearls and Pigs about?
When their bootlegging father ends up in jail, four twenty-something brothers need money to pay his debts to local crooks. Next, their 9-year-old half-sister is dumped on their doorstep by her prostitute mother. A karaoke set helps reveal that the little girl is quite a singer, just as a talent contest for children is coming up on national television offering more than enough money to the winner.
Who directed Pearls and Pigs?
Pearls and Pigs was directed by Perttu Leppä.
Who stars in Pearls and Pigs?
The principal cast of Pearls and Pigs includes Mikko Leppilampi, Laura Birn, Amanda Pilke, Unto Helo, Timo Lavikainen.
When was Pearls and Pigs released and how long is it?
Pearls and Pigs was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Pearls and Pigs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pearls and Pigs was composed by Pauli Hanhiniemi.