Lapland Odyssey
| Lapland Odyssey | |
|---|---|
 Finnish poster | |
| Directed by | Dome Karukoski |
| Produced by | Aleksi Bardy |
| Written by | Pekko Pesonen |
| Starring |
Jussi Vatanen Jasper Pääkkönen Timo Lavikainen Pamela Tola Kari Ketonen Miia Nuutila |
| Music by | Lance Hogan |
| Cinematography | Pini Hellstedt |
| Edited by | Harri Ylönen |
Production company |
Helsinki Filmi Oy |
| Distributed by |
Sandrew Metronome Distribution DistriB Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Budget | €1,700,000 |
| Box office | $4,762,640[1] |
Lapland Odyssey (Finnish: Napapiirin sankarit) is a 2010 Finnish comedy film directed by Dome Karukoski. The film stars Jussi Vatanen, Jasper Pääkkönen, Timo Lavikainen, Pamela Tola, Kari Ketonen and Miia Nuutila.
Cast
- Jussi Vatanen as Janne
- Jasper Pääkkönen as Kapu
- Timo Lavikainen as Räihänen
- Pamela Tola as Inari
- Kari Ketonen as Pikku-Mikko
- Miia Nuutila as Marjukka
Plot
After a man called Janne living in Lapland in Northern Finland fails to acquire a digital television adapter for his wife from the local utility store due to not reaching it before closure time, he sets out with his two friends in the middle of the night to get one by any means necessary. He sets up a late rendezvous with his father-in-law who owns an electronics store in Rovaniemi, several hundred kilometers away. Nothing is naturally ever simple and along the way, the trio end up having several comedic misadventures.
Awards and nominations
- Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lapland Odyssey | Grand Prix | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2011 | Lapland Odyssey | Coup de Coeur | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
- Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pini Hellstedt (Best Cinematography) | Silver Dolphin | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2011 | Lapland Odyssey (Best Film) | Golden Dolphin | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
- Irish Film and Television Awards
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lance Hogan (Best Original Score) | IFTA Award | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
The film also won four Jussi Awards and was nominated in three categories.
References
- ↑ "NAPAPIIRIN SANKARIT (LAPLAND ODYSSEY)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
External links
- Official website (Finnish)
- Lapland Odyssey at the Internet Movie Database
- Lapland Odyssey at AllMovie
- Lapland Odyssey at Rotten Tomatoes