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The Land of Happiness (1993)

Movie ★ 6.3 61 min

Drama Comedy

Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.

Markku Pölönen Writer Markku Pölönen Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 30, 1993
Runtime
61 min
Budget
$400,000
IMDb
tt0107751
Country
Language
Studio
Dada-Filmi

Cast

Katariina Kaitue Virva Pertti Koivula Pertti Koivula Tenho Hirvola Anja Pohjola Anja Pohjola Mummo Veikko Tiitinen Ukki Tuula Väänänen Tuula Väänänen Terttu Anneli Hirvola Taisto Reimaluoto Taisto Reimaluoto Aarne Tapio Hirvola Reijo Taipale tangokuningas Leo Raivio Hännystelijä Carl Mesterton Saarnamies

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Land of Happiness about?
Nostalgic comedy set in the early 1960s, when the tango was all the rage. The "prodigal son" Tenho returns from his unlucky adventures in the city back to his parents' farm. Tenho becomes the laughing stock of local men until he scores the hottest girl in the village. A hot romance flares up between Tenho and the sensuous milkmaid Virva, accompanied by popular Finnish tango tunes.
Who directed The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness was directed by Markku Pölönen.
Who stars in The Land of Happiness?
The Land of Happiness stars Katariina Kaitue, Pertti Koivula, Anja Pohjola, Veikko Tiitinen.
When was The Land of Happiness released?
The Land of Happiness is a 1993 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Land of Happiness?
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