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The River

The River

Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Joki
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2001-09-14
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 5.933/10 (16 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Lasihelmi Filmi
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.443
  • Languages: Finnish

Cast & Crew

Antti Ikkala

Antti Ikkala

as Kimmo

Jyri Ojansivu

Jyri Ojansivu

as Janne

Sanna Hietala

Sanna Hietala

as Anni

Tuukka Huttunen

Tuukka Huttunen

as Teppo, Annin entinen mies

Samu Loijas

Samu Loijas

as Loponen, Tepon ystävä

Antti Mikkola

Antti Mikkola

as Santeri

Jari Virman

Jari Virman

as Eero

Pekka Hannonen

Pekka Hannonen

as Mikko

Juha Kukkonen

Juha Kukkonen

as Esa, muusikko

Juha Varis

Juha Varis

as Hannu, Esan veli

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Keywords

infidelitysuicide attemptriverbungee-jumpalcoholismmale homosexualityfamilyrescue from drowningfinlandworkplace romancepizza shopcloseted homosexualmother son relationshiphomosexuality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River?

The River is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2001-09-14.

Who are the main actors in The River?

The main cast includes Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala, Tuukka Huttunen, Samu Loijas, .

Where can I watch The River online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The River is available.

Is The River based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The River?

The River has an IMDb rating of 5.933/10 based on 16 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The River?

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The River?

The soundtrack was composed by Lasihelmi Filmi. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The River filmed?

The River was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The River?

The total runtime of The River is 111 minutes.

Is The River suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The River?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The River.

Does The River have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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