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Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.

Director: Reza Bagher
Cast: Max Enderfors , Andreas af Enehielm , Niklas Ulfvarson , Tommy Vallikari , Jarmo Mäkinen , Kati Outinen , Björn Kjellman , Lennart Jähkel , Göran Forsmark , Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

Genres: Comedy , Drama

Release date: 2004-10-01

Rating: 6.3

Runtime: 105minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 28M

Production Companies: Solar Films , Happy End Filmproductions , Filmpool Nord , SF Studios , Fine & Mellow Productions

Reviews:

  • Ulises Wells
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Luna Wall
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kairi Jimenez
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Kaisley Walsh
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Kobe Pollard
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2