Thomas, a former doctor, a widower, lives alone in a basement apartment in Helsinki. His routine becomes even more limited when his misanthropic brother dies, reducing Thomas' human contact to practically nil. As with many seniors, he's basically invisible to passersby, though Thomas in particular avoids engaging with those around him. When he runs into his estranged daughter Marie, he tries to create a bridge.
Очень давно в Лапландии у мальчика по имени Николас трагически погибают родители. Жители деревни решают взять его на свое попечение. В каждой семье о нем заботятся на протяжении года. На каждое Рождество его берет к себе новая семья. В благодарность Николас перед уходом дарит детям прощальные подарки — самодельные игрушки. После голодного года жители вынуждены отдать мальчика на воспитание в отдаленный хутор, где ему приходится жить и работать у старого раздражительного плотника…
Middle-aged municipal architect Mikko is frustrated with his job and his marriage, so for years he has directed his energy into renovating a turn-of-the-century wooden villa on the seaside. One beautiful summer evening Mikko and his wife Liisa invite old friends to a party in the villa: divorced intellectual Erik who gets along a little too well with Liisa; and noisy building contractor Hessu with his young and sexy new wife Pirre. Their increasingly drunken discussions are interrupted by a surprise visit from Mikko's and Liisa's daughter Jonna and her husband Pete. A conflict between the father and the daughter ensues in front of the guests.
