The Land of Happiness
Onnen maa
Synopsis
Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markku Pölönen
- Screenplay & Story
- Markku Pölönen
- Original Title
- Onnen maa
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Dada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markku Pölönen
Markku Pölönen
Kari Sohlberg
Jukka Nykänen
Kari Sara
Department Leadership Roster
Markku Pölönen
Director
Markku Pölönen
Writer
Jukka Nykänen
Editor
Kari Sara
Producer
Minna Santakari
Production Design
Kari Sohlberg
Director of Photography
Igor Honkanen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land of Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land of Happiness about?
Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.
Who directed The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness was directed by Markku Pölönen.
Who stars in The Land of Happiness?
The principal cast of The Land of Happiness includes Katariina Kaitue, Pertti Koivula, Anja Pohjola, Veikko Tiitinen, Tuula Väänänen.
When was The Land of Happiness released and how long is it?
The Land of Happiness was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.