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Changes (2014)

Movie ★ 5.1 90 min

Drama

Living in the Herttoniemi suburb in Eastern Helsinki, 12 year olds Antti and Muhis have been best friends since kindergarten. Muhis is from a Somali background, and the boys’ friendship is put to test when a local racist lays his hands on Muhis. A struggle ensues, and Antti accidentally shoves the man off of a cliff, into the sea. The boys swear never ever to tell anyone and to take their secret to their graves. Changes is a life-affirming film about friendship, growing up, tolerance and courage.

Sami Laitinen Director Sami Laitinen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 4, 2014
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$480,000
IMDb
tt2571764
Country
Language
Studio
Inland Film Company

Themes

Cast

Tiitus Rantala Antti Meriluoto Sami Hussein Muhammed, "Muhis" Milana Novokmet Maisa Nuutti Konttinen Nuutti Konttinen Riku Amanda Löfman Mervi, Antti's mother Riku Kemppinen Riku Kemppinen Jouko Panu Poutanen Rane Rafael Novokmet Farid Fuaad Amin Liban Vincent Willestrand Vincent Willestrand Doctor Antti Raivio Antti Raivio Taisto Hanna Lekander Seija Salla Kozma Salla Kozma Sirkka Markku Hyvönen Kari Pia Runnakko Tuula Krister Idström Äijä Fanny Nortamo Kimi's girlfriend Lauri Järvinen Kimi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Changes about?
Living in the Herttoniemi suburb in Eastern Helsinki, 12 year olds Antti and Muhis have been best friends since kindergarten. Muhis is from a Somali background, and the boys’ friendship is put to test when a local racist lays his hands on Muhis. A struggle ensues, and Antti accidentally shoves the man off of a cliff, into the sea. The boys swear never ever to tell anyone and to take their secret to their graves. Changes is a life-affirming film about friendship, growing up, tolerance and courage.
Who directed Changes?
Changes was directed by Sami Laitinen.
Who stars in Changes?
Changes stars Tiitus Rantala, Sami Hussein, Milana Novokmet, Nuutti Konttinen.
When was Changes released?
Changes is a 2014 drama film.
Where can I watch Changes?
You can watch Changes with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.