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Star Boys (2017)

Movie ★ 5.8 81 min

Drama Family

In a conservative and religious small town in Northern Finland during the late 1970s, the arrival of the sexual revolution disrupts the balance of two architect families. The plot follows two 13-year-old boys, singers in the traditional Star Boys Christmas procession (Tiernapojat), who closely witness their parents' sexual liberation and the resulting marital tensions. Confronted with the adults' behavior and the breakdown of their family structures, the teenagers face upheavals that impact their own transition into adulthood.

Visa Koiso-Kanttila Director Visa Koiso-Kanttila Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 8, 2017
Runtime
81 min
Budget
$1.2M
IMDb
tt5716438
Country
,
Language
Studio
Silva Mysterium, , Dragon Films

Themes

Cast

Vili Saarela Vesa, Marja's Son Olavi Angervo Olavi Angervo Kaarlo, Ulla's son Antti Luusuaniemi Antti Luusuaniemi Tapio, Marja's Husband Pihla Viitala Pihla Viitala Marja, Tapio's Wife Malla Malmivaara Malla Malmivaara Ulla, Antero's wife Risto Tuorila Risto Tuorila Olavi, Marja's father Eeva-Maija Haukinen Eeva-Maija Haukinen Tyyne, Marja's mother Tomi Enbuska Antero, Ulla's husband Otto Koiso-Kanttila Henkka Janne Raudaskoski Martti Joni Hiltunen Jake Rasmus Röyttä Make Julius Katajisto Pera Miika Koskela Mikko Tuomas Launimaa Pete, Henkan jengi Antti Kaarlela Paavo Elina Korhonen Elina Korhonen Liisa Antti Kairakari Heikki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Star Boys about?
In a conservative and religious small town in Northern Finland during the late 1970s, the arrival of the sexual revolution disrupts the balance of two architect families. The plot follows two 13-year-old boys, singers in the traditional Star Boys Christmas procession (Tiernapojat), who closely witness their parents' sexual liberation and the resulting marital tensions. Confronted with the adults' behavior and the breakdown of their family structures, the teenagers face upheavals that impact their own transition into adulthood.
Who directed Star Boys?
Star Boys was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila.
Who stars in Star Boys?
Star Boys stars Vili Saarela, Olavi Angervo, Antti Luusuaniemi, Pihla Viitala.
When was Star Boys released?
Star Boys is a 2017 drama, family film.
Where can I watch Star Boys?
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