Employment officer
Mikko Virtanen feels like a Swedish soul trapped in a Finnish body. Full of disgust for everything Finnish, he sees Sweden as heaven. Upon meeting a suicidal Swedish psychologist Mikael Anderson, he seizes an opportunity for an identity switch. Raspberry Boat Refugee is a comedy about cultural differences in the Nordic countries, their nationalism and, not least, prejudices about our neighbours. It also proves how futile it is to try to escape oneself.
Kerstin - Lotta's mother
The year is 1984. It's summer, and the rebellious 12-year-old girl Kid wants to stay in Gothenburg, but her mother has other plans. Kid discovers that summer vacation in Finland isn't as bad as first feared. In a few hot weeks she discovers her dawning sexuality, and experience her first crush.
Johanna
In his frustration of not finding the right one, Johan tries online dating, which only makes the frustration grow stronger. Although true love is very close.
Kalle accompanies her parents to IKEA and they leave him in the ball pit, despite his protests. Kalle experiences some scary things but also gets to know a nice little girl.
