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Kymmenen riivinrautaa
Rauno Rämekorpi is celebrating his 60th birthday. He has been awarded the title of Industrial Counsellor, and the company's management has commissioned a biography of him. After the celebrations, the industrial counsellor orders a taxi to take the flowers brought by the guests to the landfill. However, taxi driver Seppo Sorjonen convinces Rämekorpi to change his mind – the flowers are taken to a few female friends instead.
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Plot Summary
A dark comedy drama centered around a group of Finnish men who decide to start a business based on their unique skills and desires. As they navigate their personal lives and professional endeavors, their unconventional methods lead to both humorous and poignant situations.
Critical Reception
The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its quirky humor and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. Some found the pacing uneven, but generally, it was seen as a uniquely Finnish take on character-driven comedy-drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive Finnish humor and character development.
Noted for solid performances from its ensemble cast.
Some found the narrative to be somewhat meandering.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this specific title.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a play by Finnish playwright Juha-Pekka Koskinen.
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