The River
Originally released in 2001. The River is a drama/romance film. directed by Jarmo Lampela.
Starring Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, and Sanna Hietala
Synopsis
Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Lasihelmi Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River about?
Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician...
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Jarmo Lampela.
How long is The River?
The River has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The River released?
The River was released on September 14, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The River?
The main cast of The River includes Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala, Tuukka Huttunen, Samu Loijas.