Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone
Antero Varovainen ja onnenkivi
Synopsis
Julius, who devours comic books and vampire stories, has a lively imagination. Julius meets Arnold Cautious, who lives in an abandoned house on the outskirts of town and introduces himself as a degenerated, strawberry juice-drinking vampire. Julius and Cautious become friends. Together they try to make the Lucky Stone, the recipe for which is in Cautious' grandmother's secret recipe book. Julius wants to give the stone to his estranged parents so they can rediscover their common happiness. Julius and Arnold's laboratory attempts to make the Lucky Stone falter badly time and time again, but they stubbornly pursue their quest for happiness.
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ANTERO VAROVAINEN JA ONNENKIVI elokuvateattereissa 13.10.2023 (kohtausklippi: Protokollalaulu)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2023-09-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Emil Paloniemi
Julius
Mikko Nousiainen
Antero Varovainen
Maria Ylipää
Paula
Mikko Töyssy
Kullervo
Luna Huotari
Ilona
Tuija Ernamo
Mummo
Vesa Kietäväinen
Johtaja Kärnä
Ilkka Koivula
Kauko Aatos Kuoriainen
Niina Koponen
Hannele
Kaisa Hela
Psykologi Kepponen
Mika Honkanen
Uljas Rajala
Irina Vartia
TV-juontaja
Pia Piltz
Rehtori Rosa Lipasto-Smith
Esa Pakarinen Jr.
Virastotalon vastaanottovirkailija
Helge Halonen
Hugo
Sami Vartiainen
Johtaja Kärkinen
Klaus Klemola
Taksikuski
Max Järvelä
Ujo poika koulussa
Release History & Theatrical Window
SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arto Halonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jukka Itkonen, Arto Halonen
- Original Score
- Tuomas Kantelinen
- Original Title
- Antero Varovainen ja onnenkivi
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Art Films Production, Tasse Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arto Halonen
Jukka Itkonen, Arto Halonen
Tuomas Kantelinen
Tuomo Virtanen, Pini Hellstedt
Armands Začs
Arto Halonen, Aija Bērziņa
Department Leadership Roster
Arto Halonen
Director
Jukka Itkonen
Writer
Arto Halonen
Producer
Arto Halonen
Writer
Teppo Järvinen
Production Design
Tuomo Virtanen
Director of Photography
Tuomas Kantelinen
Original Music Composer
Jaana Aro
Costume Design
Armands Začs
Editor
Aija Bērziņa
Producer
Pini Hellstedt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone
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What is Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone about?
Julius, who devours comic books and vampire stories, has a lively imagination. Julius meets Arnold Cautious, who lives in an abandoned house on the outskirts of town and introduces himself as a degenerated, strawberry juice-drinking vampire. Julius and Cautious become friends. Together they try to make the Lucky Stone, the recipe for which is in Cautious' grandmother's secret recipe book. Julius wants to give the stone to his estranged parents so they can rediscover their common happiness. Julius and Arnold's laboratory attempts to make the Lucky Stone falter badly time and time again, but they stubbornly pursue their quest for happiness.
Who directed Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone?
Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone was directed by Arto Halonen.
Who stars in Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone?
The principal cast of Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone includes Emil Paloniemi, Mikko Nousiainen, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Töyssy, Luna Huotari.
When was Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone released and how long is it?
Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone was composed by Tuomas Kantelinen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone?
Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).