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Leo Viirret
Born January 1, 1967 · Pyhäjoki, Finland (age 59)
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Known For
The Kidnapping of a President · 2026The Kidnapping of a President
★ 6.52026
MovieComedyDrama
In October 1930, a group of officers belonging to the Finnish army's top leadership decided, after a night of drinking, to kidnap Finland's retired first president, Ståhlberg. The Finnish people were divided in the aftermath of the civil war, and the political atmosphere was turbulent and tense. However, the kidnapping went wrong right from the start when the incompetent henchmen recruited for the job were forced to take the president's stubborn wife, Ester Ståhlberg, with them.
Never Alone · 2025Never Alone
★ 6.52025
MovieDramaHistory
1942. The State of Finland has formed an alliance with Nazi Germany. An elderly man single-handedly tries to stop a secret attempt by the Finnish State Police to hand over Jewish refugees directly to the Gestapo.
A Stone Left Unturned · 2000A Stone Left Unturned
★ 7.72000
MovieComedyDrama
The relationship between a father and his son is an infinite story with very few words. Silence is golden when it comes to expressing emotions.
The Blanket · 2022The Blanket
★ 7.32022
MovieDrama
Ten-year-old Marja is sent to fetch milk for her baby brother. On the way there are things even more dangerous than the thin ice.
Pizza Passionata · 2001Pizza Passionata
★ 7.02001
MovieAnimationRomance
The loneliest man in the suburbs opens his door to a stranger and gets caught up in the merry-go-round of love.
Lovemilla · 2015Lovemilla
★ 5.02015
MovieScience FictionComedy
Milla and Aimo are saving up to move out from her alcoholic, zombie-like parents' home. But Aimo's insecurity gets the better of him, and he squanders their savings on bionic muscle enhancements, eventually turning himself into a full-fledged cyborg. Milla, however, doesn't like the new Aimo and leaves him. Heartbroken, Aimo gives up his heart for an unfeeling metal one. Milla resolves to steal it. After all, what's a woman without a man's heart? "Lovemilla" is an anarchic comedy trip through love, robots and bodybuilding.
Tuulikaappimaa · 2003Tuulikaappimaa
★ 5.22003
MovieDramaComedy
An arctic comedy about the childlike, sincere Kauko and his desire to grow up. It is a story about two brothers who accidentally end up in each other's pants. In the Lapland summer night, they encounter lovers, petty criminals, and Kauko, who is learning the ABCs of love.
The Human Part · 2018The Human Part
★ 5.52018
MovieComedyDrama
Pekka Malmikunnas is a bankrupt, penniless man, who has convinced his family that he is still the CEO of a large IT company. Maintaining this façade in order to save face has become something of a full-time job for him. When Pekka’s parents unexpectedly come for a visit, he throws a lavish family dinner party in order to dispel any doubts. The soirée is a success until Pekka’s god-daughter gets run over by a car. The reckless driver becomes a mutual enemy for the family. The driver tries to atone for his actions, but the situation spirals out of control and Pekka attacks the man. Pekka realizes things have gone too far and decides to tell his family the truth. It does not hurt as much as Pekka thought, bringing the pieces of a once broken family back together.
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