Pyhä perhe
1976 · 101 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama
Paavo Mäkinen's alcoholism is hard on the whole family. His wife Terttu falls into depression and is hospitalized. Their children Marja, Tapsa, and Sanna each show symptoms in their own way: leaving home, drinking, skipping school. Will Paavo manage to stop drinking for the sake of his family?
Directed by Anssi Mänttäri · Written by Anssi Mänttäri
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- L Lasse Pöysti Paavo Mäkinen
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Birgitta Ulfsson Terttu Mäkinen -
Rita Polster Marja Mäkinen - M Martti-Mikael Järvinen Tapio Mäkinen
- S Sanna Fransman Susanna Mäkinen
- M Mikko Majanlahti
- M Marja-Sisko Aimonen
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Pentti Auer - A Anita Heikkinen
- K Kari Kekkonen
- P Pekka Lehto
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