I don't think the plot describes this movie very well. The father isn't especially abusive and he didn't make his son do anything special. The conflict between the brothers is minor.
The main problems include alcoholism, mental health problems, bad communication, guilt and isolation, problems that are very common in Finnsh culture.
The movie is a wonderful presentation of Finnish middle class life in the 70s and 80s from the perspective of two boys. The cast is acting very well and it's easy to sense the atmosphere. The characters are believable and there's time enough in the movie to make all the main characters deep enough.
The movie is both funny and tragic. It is full of life even in the midst of deepest depression.
As a Finnish guy growing up in the 70s, this movie was personally very touching, but I think the issues dealt here are quite global and will touch hearts around the world.
I would love to hear other comments.
The main problems include alcoholism, mental health problems, bad communication, guilt and isolation, problems that are very common in Finnsh culture.
The movie is a wonderful presentation of Finnish middle class life in the 70s and 80s from the perspective of two boys. The cast is acting very well and it's easy to sense the atmosphere. The characters are believable and there's time enough in the movie to make all the main characters deep enough.
The movie is both funny and tragic. It is full of life even in the midst of deepest depression.
As a Finnish guy growing up in the 70s, this movie was personally very touching, but I think the issues dealt here are quite global and will touch hearts around the world.
I would love to hear other comments.