Return (2010)
| Return (2010) |
| Directed by |
Harri J. Rantala |
| Produced by |
Harri J. Rantala |
| Written by |
Harri J. Rantala |
| Starring |
Eerik Kantokoski
Reeta Annala
Kalevi Haapoja
Kauko Salo |
| Cinematography |
Mika Vartiainen |
| Editing by |
Oskari Korenius
Harri J. Rantala |
| Studio |
Nurmo-Filmi |
| Distributed by |
Nurmo-Filmi |
| Release date(s) |
17 May 2010 (2010-05-17) |
| Running time |
20 minutes |
| Country |
Finland |
| Language |
Finnish |
Return (2010) (Finnish: Kotiinpaluu) is a 2010 Finnish short film directed by Harri J. Rantala and starring Eerik Kantokoski, Reeta Annala, Kalevi Haapoja and Kauko Salo.
Plot
Spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage.
Cast
- Eerik Kantokoski as Erkki
- Reeta Annala as Enni
- Kalevi Haapoja as Preacher
- Kauko Salo as Repo man
- Antti Nelimarkka as Repo man
Film Festivals
Return have been screened round the world in 36 festivals in 21 countries.
primary festivals
- 63. Cannes Film Festival, Cannes France 2010 (Short Film Corner)
- 8. Ischia International Film Festival, Ischia Italy 2010 (Official Competition)
- 12. Motovun Film Festival, Motovun Croatia 2010 (Official Competition)
- 8. Cinefiesta International Film Festival, San Juan Puerto Rico 2010 (Official Competition)
- 15. Ourense International Film Festival, Ourense Spain 2010 (Official Competition)
- 18. Santiago International Film Festival, Santiago Chile 2010 (Official Competition)
- 30. Amiens International Film Festival, Amiens France 2010 (Official Competition)
- 22. Ankara International Film Festival, Ankara Turkey 2011 (Official Competition)
- 34. Grenzland-Filmtage Film Festival, Selb Germany 2011 (Official Competition)
- 2. Vientianale International Film Festival, Vientiane Laos 2011 (Official Competition)
- 5. Portello River Film Festival, Padova Italy 2011 (Official Competition)
- 8. Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival, Yerevan Armenia 2011 (Official Competition)
- 10. Dokufest International Film Festival, Prizren Kosovo 2011 (Official Competition)
- 6. Cyprus International Film Festival, Nicosia Cypros 2011 (Official Competition)
- 13. Patras City International Film Festival, Patras City Greece 2011 (Official Competition)
- 6. London Film For Peace International Film Festival, London UK 2011 (Official Competition)
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