Plot: The recession is hitting a small family in Helsinki. Lauri loses his job, not too long after his wife is also fired from hers. The two have bought quite a few items on credit, but they're too proud to ask for benefits. And so they start their search for work. There isn't much around though, and they don't have luck on their side.
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August 05, 2024
One of the films that helped Kaursimaki to attain his international status. It's a pretty decent comedy, if you're a fan of Scandinavian humor that is. It's very dry, and very understated, but there are a few nice chuckles along the way. It's not my favored sense of humor, but this wasn't too bad.
The performances are stoic, the cinematography is static (but the framing is a tad better than usually the case) and the characters aren't particularly happy, but that's the type of black humor that fares well in the Northern countries. The film is decently paced and sports a nice ending, but I prefer my dark humor a bit edgier and weirder.