Jill and Joy
Onneli ja Anneli
Synopsis
When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.
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Top Cast
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Onneli
Lilja Lehto
Anneli
Eija Ahvo
Mrs. Ruusupuu
Jaakko Saariluoma
Urho Ulpukka
Johanna af Schultén
Mrs. Rosina
Elina Knihtilä
Tingelstiina
Kiti Kokkonen
Tangelstiina
Samuli Vauramo
Arska
Kristiina Elstelä
Grandmother
Elias Koistinen
Petteri
Irina Pulkka
Anneli's Mother
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Anneli's Father
Meri Nenonen
Onneli's Mother
Janne Hyytiäinen
Onneli's Father
Ville Andersson
Postman
Tom Backmansson
Photographer
Edvin Fagerström
Onneli's brother
Timo Hietala
Ossi
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saara Cantell
- Screenplay & Story
- Sami Keski-Vähälä
- Original Score
- Anna-Mari Kähärä
- Original Title
- Onneli ja Anneli
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Zodiak Finland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saara Cantell
Sami Keski-Vähälä, Marjatta Kurenniemi
Anna-Mari Kähärä
Marita Hällfors
Anne Lakanen
Teea Hyytiä, Sari Lempiäinen
Department Leadership Roster
Marita Hällfors
Director of Photography
Anna-Mari Kähärä
Original Music Composer
Saara Cantell
Director
Teea Hyytiä
Producer
Sari Lempiäinen
Producer
Sami Keski-Vähälä
Screenplay
Anne Lakanen
Editor
Minna Santakari
Production Design
Auli Turtiainen-Kinnunen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jill and Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jill and Joy about?
When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.
Who directed Jill and Joy?
Jill and Joy was directed by Saara Cantell.
Who stars in Jill and Joy?
The principal cast of Jill and Joy includes Aava Merikanto, Lilja Lehto, Eija Ahvo, Jaakko Saariluoma, Johanna af Schultén.
When was Jill and Joy released and how long is it?
Jill and Joy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Jill and Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jill and Joy was composed by Anna-Mari Kähärä.
Is Jill and Joy based on a book or true story?
Jill and Joy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Marjatta Kurenniemi".