Lapland Odyssey
Lapland Odyssey

Lapland Odyssey

2010Movie95 minFinnish

Lapland Odyssey is a comedy about Janne, a man from Lapland in northern Finland, a man who has made a career out of living on welfare. Inari, his girlfriend, is tired of Janne's incapability of getting a grip on life, Janne wasn't even able to buy a digital TV box that Inari had given money for. Inari gives an ultimatum: a digital box needs to arrive by dawn or she leaves. Janne sets out into the night with his two friends to find a box. On their way to the city of Rovaniemi, Janne and his friends face many challenges, obstacles and temptations. They learn that they need to be daring. There's no room to give into bitterness. The most important thing isn't success, but rather the journey in itself.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Dome KarukoskiGenres: Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this Finnish comedy, a broke and heartbroken Janne decides to steal a satellite dish from his ex-girlfriend's father. His plan goes awry when he discovers the dish is actually a top-secret military device. He embarks on a chaotic journey across Lapland with his friends, pursued by the police and a shadowy government agency.

Critical Reception

Lapland Odyssey was a commercial success in Finland and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, pacing, and the chemistry of its lead actors. Audiences enjoyed its lighthearted, absurd take on a road trip adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pace and laugh-out-loud comedic moments.
  • The chemistry between the main actors was a highlight for many reviewers.
  • Some found the plot predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across Finnish Lapland, showcasing the unique and rugged landscape.

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Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Kenneth Axel Car...

A young man wakes up. His girlfriend is kinda tired of his lazy way of living, it is time for a change. The change comes in the form of a digibox. His girlfriend wants to watch Titanic that very evening. She is not unreasonably, mind you, s...