The Wait
Odotus
Synopsis
The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.
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Odotus - The Wait Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-10-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aku Louhimies
- Screenplay & Story
- Inka Kallén, Aku Louhimies
- Original Score
- Esa-Pekka Salonen
- Original Title
- Odotus
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Backmann & Hoderoff
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aku Louhimies
Inka Kallén, Aku Louhimies, Juhani Aho
Esa-Pekka Salonen
Johan Wasicki
Benjamin Mercer
Aku Louhimies, Ari Tolppanen, Olli Nikunen, Robin Bade, Andrei Alén
Department Leadership Roster
Eliisa Korpijärvi
Production Design
Outi Kallio
Production Design
Benjamin Mercer
Editor
Sofia Oksanen
Costume Design
Aku Louhimies
Producer
Inka Kallén
Screenplay
Aku Louhimies
Screenplay
Esa-Pekka Salonen
Original Music Composer
Aku Louhimies
Director
Andrei Alén
Producer
Kaarina Gould
Producer
Johan Wasicki
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Wait about?
The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.
Who directed The Wait?
The Wait was directed by Aku Louhimies.
Who stars in The Wait?
The principal cast of The Wait includes Inka Kallén, Aku Hirviniemi, Andrei Alén, Adeliina Arajuuri, Eino Heiskanen.
When was The Wait released and how long is it?
The Wait was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wait was composed by Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Is The Wait based on a book or true story?
The Wait is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Juhani Aho".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wait?
The Wait holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).