Markku Toikka

Four stories about Finnish life intersect. In the first one, drum artist Monkki Mähönen arrives for a renovation job at his old band mate's summer villa. Second story revolves around wannabe motorcycle gang and its leader Jouni who are being humiliated at a village shop. Thirdly in the 1960s, a star reporter Erkki "Likasanko" Sysimetsä starts writing a once in a lifetime story about the womanizing of Arvo Hakala, a pipe organ repair man. In the fourth story, a fantasy and sci-fi film director Kurt "Kurre" von Riikonen is looking for financing of his upcoming movie Excalibur IV with catastrophic consequences.

In the heat of the night, a man from faraway plays the piano. In the local hillside prison, a bitter double-crossed convict stares at the city life over the roofs. A revenge is brewing in his mind; the blood-thirsty killer prepares his escape. Vares gets a client who needs private investigations. Despite the beautiful wife, Vares smells a rat... In the middle of the summer night, a shot rings out. One life comes to an end and Vares finds changes in his assignment. The clues lead him to first-hand encounters and second-hand bookshops; a visit to the gym reveals a drug-smuggling route from Stockholm... Vares finds himself entangled in hot money and cool silk. In the background slithers a cunning garter snake.

Finland in the 50s saw a time where boats from all over the world docked in the harbor city of Kotka. In addition to transporting goods, the sailors brought with them another import: jazz, swing and blues. A tale of music-loving, fearless and passionate young men decide to open Fennia, a jazz bar. Soon Fennia achieves legendary status and the men; the Harbour Brothers, play their music and hold court like emperors.

Machine shop entrepreneur Partanen has severe work pressures and his life is messed up. The foundation of Partanen's life is work. Due to rather unfit subordinates and increasing production pressure, he decides to hire a new employee.

Katri and Janne want to make a trip, which none of their friends have made. They end up in Jakomäki.

A middle-aged woman wants a child and starts to look for a suitable father when she doesn't succeed in the plan with her husband.

Anni wants a new mommy for herself and a new wife for her dad. But dad has forgotten how to find a wife and needs Anni's help.

A day in the life of Valto Hakamaa.

A new ice age is coming to England. All energy sources have been depleted and despair is taking over the earth. The young king decides to use his last trump card before his power collapses and anarchy reigns over the island kingdom.

Based on the book "Suuri Illusioni" by finnish writer Mika Waltari.

A man fakes his own suicide in order to see how his close ones react

Десятка полтора-два суровых парней, каждый из которых носит имя Фрэнк, решают отправиться из Каллио в Эйра, из бедного квартала Хельсинки в южный богатый квартал. Не важно, что подлинная длина маршрута едва ли превышает пару километров. Неискушенные городом первобытные мужики из Великой Степи ступают на самую опасную тропу своей жизни.

Действие романа Достоевского перенесено в Хельсинки начала восьмидесятых годов двадцатого века. Главный герой — студент юридического факультета Анти Рахикайнен, тяжело переживающий гибель своей невесты в автокатастрофе, бросает учебу и идет работать мясником. Он выясняет имя виновного в смерти своей любимой и приходит в его дом, чтобы отомстить. Анти убивает виновника своего горя, но его преступление видит свидетель — Ева Лааско. Она становится совестью Анти, пытаясь убедить того пойти в полицию с повинной. Дебютная работа финского режиссера Аки Каурисмяки посвящена адаптации произведения Ф.М. Достоевского «Преступление и наказание».

Drama set in Stockholm and Helsinki and a village whose existence is threatened by a power plant. A group of young people return to their roots and are disappointed by what they find.

A man suffering from paranoia and delusions is convinced that the city water source is contaminated