The Mine
"A story worth a half billion euros."
Originally released in 2016. The Mine is a drama film. directed by Aleksi Salmenperä.
Starring Joonas Saartamo, Jani Volanen, and Peter Franzén
Synopsis
A young and ambitious civil servant Jussi finds himself being in charge of the environmental permit of a huge nickel and uranium mine in Northern Finland. The Talvivaara mine, led by a charismatic globe trotting visioner Pekka Perä is introducing an entirely new method of collecting minerals whilst creating jobs in one of the poorest areas in Scandinavia. Jussi slowly discovers that he has been led astray by several people and that the new method has serious downsides he did not forsee. The mine is causing environmental hazards that are being hushed down. A new application for another permit is brough to his table by the same mine. Along with the application comes an interesting job offer and a chance of a new beginning. Jussi has to decide whether he will play along and if so, with whom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (20 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Helsinki-filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mine about?
A young and ambitious civil servant Jussi finds himself being in charge of the environmental permit of a huge nickel and uranium mine in Northern Finland. The Talvivaara mine, led by a charismatic ...
Who directed The Mine?
The Mine was directed by Aleksi Salmenperä.
How long is The Mine?
The Mine has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Mine released?
The Mine was released on January 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mine?
The main cast of The Mine includes Joonas Saartamo, Jani Volanen, Peter Franzén, Saara Kotkaniemi, Elena Leeve.