Tove
“In search of freedom and desire”
Synopsis
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
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TOVE (2020) Trailer | Moomins Creator Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-24
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Alma Pöysti
Tove Jansson
Krista Kosonen
Vivica Bandler
Shanti Roney
Atos Wirtanen
Joanna Haartti
Tuulikki Pietilä
Kajsa Ernst
Signe "Ham" Jansson
Robert Enckell
Viktor "Faffan" Jansson
Jakob Öhrman
Sam Vanni
Eeva Putro
Maya Vanni, f. London
Wilhelm Enckell
Lars "Lasse" Jansson
Liisi Tandefelt
Landlord
Emma Klingenberg
Maj-Lis Wirtanen
Juhana Ryynänen
Maj-Lis's Lover
Henrik Wolff
Chairman of the Scholarship Committee
Dick Idman
Erik von Frenckell
Simon Häger
Kurt Bandler
Kira-Emmi Pohtokari
Miss Poikolainen
Sanna Langinkoski
Kotiapulainen
Saga Sarkola
Actor at Studentteatern
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sofia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 5, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zaida Bergroth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jarno Elonen, Eeva Putro
- Original Score
- Matti Bye
- Original Title
- Tove
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Helsinki-filmi, Anagram Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zaida Bergroth
Jarno Elonen, Eeva Putro
Matti Bye
Linda Wassberg
Samu Heikkilä
Ari Tolppanen, Miira Paasilinna, Mikko Leino, Andrea Reuter, Aleksi Bardy
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Wassberg
Director of Photography
Matti Bye
Original Music Composer
Samu Heikkilä
Editor
Zaida Bergroth
Director
Eeva Putro
Writer
Andrea Reuter
Producer
Aleksi Bardy
Producer
Catharina Nyqvist Ehrnrooth
Production Design
Eugen Tamberg
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tove
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What is Tove about?
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
Who directed Tove?
Tove was directed by Zaida Bergroth.
Who stars in Tove?
The principal cast of Tove includes Alma Pöysti, Krista Kosonen, Shanti Roney, Joanna Haartti, Kajsa Ernst.
When was Tove released and how long is it?
Tove was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Tove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tove was composed by Matti Bye.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tove?
Tove holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).