Kites Over Helsinki
2001Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
Acted in
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Henrik Bexar
Paavo Kerosuo
as Riku Bexar
Pekka Strang
as Dani Bexar
Johanna af Schultén
as Benita Bexar
Cecilia Paul
as Marina Bexar
Emil Lundberg
as Young Riku Bexar
Peter Franzén
as Sammy Ceder
Alexander Skarsgård
as Robin Åström
Lina Perned
as Katja Beckerman, "Kattis"
Yaba Holst
as Nicole Wallin, "Niki"
Marjaana Maijala
as Nina Heikkinen
Theo af Enehjelm
as Raj
Göran Schauman
as Totti, Benita's father
Oskar Silén
as Jakob Pettersson, "Jacke"
Max Forsman
as Lars Kasell, "Larsko"
Christoffer Weiss
as Kim Malm, "Kimpo M."
Carl-Gustaf Wentzel
as Rufus
Jenna Råman
as Young Marina
Andreas af Enehielm
as Young Sammy
Daniel Remy
as Young Robin
Hellin Taimitarha
as Grandma Didde
Aina Lesse
as Melly
Lilga Kovanko
as Henrik's secretary
Svante Martin
as Lawyer
Kaj Engström
as Priest
Yasmine Harkimo
as Henrik's girlfriend
Mila Leino
as Marie, Melly's mother
Brandi Ifgray
as Singer
Hande Virkki
as contrabass player
Sam Shingler
as Guitarist
Ykä Knuuttila
as Drummer
Marco Kosonen
as Trumpet player
