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Koti-ikävä

Available on DVD

Finland 2005 colour 85min Making Movies

***½

Drama

cast: Julius Lavonen (Sami), Janne Virtanen (Taneli), Hannu Hurme (Rude), Tarja Heinula (mother), Heini Kaasalainen, Abshir Sheik Nur, Emilia Kokko, Labinot Bajgora, Marjut Maristo, Mirjami Iho, Meiju Lampinen, Sirpa Riuttala
credits: dir. Petri Kotwica (also script with Selma Vilhunen), DOP Harri Räty, music DJ Slow etc.

An impressive movie about a young guy, who almost looses his mind under the heavy pressure that is only caused by people who can't see their own problems.

17 years old Julius Lavonen was a good choice in the role of this guy, Sami. He (and the other young cast) does pretty good work, they make their characters really live.

Although the main cast is young, this is not just another movie for young people. What pushed Sami near to "the edge" is not a thing that any kid or young man/girl should face. This is partly funny but mostly tough movie to watch. Director Petri Kotwica has done almost a perfect start for his career as a feature film director with this piece of art.

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