The Breakthrough
Läpimurto
Synopsis
Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their personal lives.
Top Cast
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Eero Saarinen
Jaakko, "Jaska", ohjaajaoppilas
Susanna Haavisto
Pieni punatukkainen tyttö, näyttelijäoppilas
Ulla Tapaninen
Priskilla, "Prisu", näyttelijäoppilas
Timo Torikka
Maks, näyttelijäoppilas
Matti Laustela
Morits, näyttelijäoppilas
Renny Harlin
Police officer (uncredited)
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Police officer (uncredited)
Kari Väänänen
Police officer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janne Kuusi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jouni Tommola, Janne Kuusi
- Original Title
- Läpimurto
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Taideteollinen korkeakoulu, Teatterikorkeakoulu, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janne Kuusi
Jouni Tommola, Janne Kuusi
Tahvo Hirvonen
Anne Lakanen
Department Leadership Roster
Janne Kuusi
Director
Jouni Tommola
Writer
Janne Kuusi
Writer
Tahvo Hirvonen
Director of Photography
Anne Lakanen
Editor
Marja Amgwerd
Costume Design
Mirja Kuutti-Mäkinen
Costume Design
Matti Jaaranen
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breakthrough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breakthrough about?
Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their personal lives.
Who directed The Breakthrough?
The Breakthrough was directed by Janne Kuusi.
Who stars in The Breakthrough?
The principal cast of The Breakthrough includes Eero Saarinen, Susanna Haavisto, Ulla Tapaninen, Timo Torikka, Matti Laustela.
When was The Breakthrough released and how long is it?
The Breakthrough was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 44m.