Actress: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Preview Image Anna Paavilainen
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Birth Name: Anna Paavilainen

Birth Date: 1983-04-07

Birth Place: Mikkeli, South Savo, Finland

Career

First Appearances:

  • Aita (2001) as Kati Heinonen

Most Important Roles:

  • The Prince of Soap (2006) as Jonna
  • Light Light Light (2023) as Satu-Siiri as an Adult
  • Summertime (2014) as Iiris
  • The Escapists (2013) as Asta
  • Wonderland (2017) as Unna
  • Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018) as Essi
  • The Date (2012) as Mirka
  • Ladies of Steel (2020) as University Professor
  • The Good Son (2011) as Karita / waitress
  • Armi Alive! (2015) as Eriika Ratia

Career Highlights:

  • The Prince of Soap (2006)
  • Light Light Light (2023)
  • Summertime (2014)
  • The Escapists (2013)
  • Wonderland (2017)
  • Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018)
  • The Date (2012)
  • Ladies of Steel (2020)
  • The Good Son (2011)
  • Armi Alive! (2015)

Awards

Awards:

  • Nominated for 1 Grand Prix - Lab Competition (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Direction (Paras ohjaus) (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Screenplay (Paras käsikirjoitus) (2020)
  • Won Jussi - Best Short Film (Paras lyhytelokuva) (2020)
  • Won Nordisk Film Award (2020)
  • Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Supporting Actress (Paras naissivuosa) (2018)
  • Won Diploma of Merit (Fiction) - International Competition (2019)
  • Won Best Film - International Competition (2020)
  • Won Fantastic Shorts Award - Best Director (2019)
  • Nominated for 1 Festival Prize - Best Actor (2018)

Full Biography

Anna Paavilainen starred in 'Joulumaa' (2017), playing Helena, a woman struggling with anxiety and loneliness during Christmas after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas on a farm as she can no longer afford to celebrate at home.

Preview Image Mari Rantasila
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Birth Name: Ritva Leena Rantasila

Birth Date: 1963-01-07

Birth Place: Ukraine

Details

Alternate Names: Ritva Rantasila, Ritva Leena Mari Rantasila

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • Apinan vuosi (1983) as Classmate

Most Important Roles:

  • Raid (2003) as Tarja Piirainen
  • Apinan vuosi (1983) as Classmate
  • Goodbye, Trainmen (1992) as Hapa's wife
  • Macbeth (1987) as Laulajatar
  • Suolaista ja makeaa (1995) as Amor
  • Lakeuden kutsu (2000) as Kaisu Hakala
  • Bordertown: The Mural Murders (2021) as Kriminologi
  • Sotapoika (1993) as Kaarina
  • Absolution (2015) as Hanna
  • That Special Summer (2007) as Sirkka

Career Highlights:

  • Raid (2003)
  • Apinan vuosi (1983)
  • Goodbye, Trainmen (1992)
  • Macbeth (1987)
  • Suolaista ja makeaa (1995)
  • Lakeuden kutsu (2000)
  • Bordertown: The Mural Murders (2021)
  • Sotapoika (1993)
  • Absolution (2015)
  • That Special Summer (2007)

Awards

Awards:

  • Won Jussi - Best Supporting Actress (Paras naissivuosa) (2016)
  • Won Little Bear (2010)

Full Biography

Mari Rantasila is a Jussi Award-winning Finnish actress, director and singer.

Preview Image Milka Ahlroth
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Birth Name: Milka Tuuli Linnea Ahlroth

Birth Date: 1966-08-15

Birth Place: Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Details

Alternate Names: Milka Alroth

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990) as Mariina

Most Important Roles:

  • Albums and Photographs (2015) as Mother
  • What Remains (2024) as Elin Storm
  • Shades of Happiness (2005) as Helena
  • Boy Upside Down (2014) as Pappi
  • Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990) as Mariina
  • The Missile (2024) as Hanski
  • Parked (2010) as Juliana
  • That Special Summer (2007) as Ester Ruotsalainen
  • Twisted Roots (2009) as Mirjami
  • Memory of Water (2022) as Scientist on a CD

Career Highlights:

  • Albums and Photographs (2015)
  • What Remains (2024)
  • Shades of Happiness (2005)
  • Boy Upside Down (2014)
  • Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990)
  • The Missile (2024)
  • Parked (2010)
  • That Special Summer (2007)
  • Twisted Roots (2009)
  • Memory of Water (2022)

Awards

Awards:

  • Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Leading Actress (Paras naispääosa) (2018)

Full Biography

Milka Ahlroth played Helena in 'Joulumaa' (2017). After her husband left her for a younger woman, Helena finds herself anxious about spending Christmas alone. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas on a farm.

About the Movie: Joulumaa (2017)

Poster for Joulumaa (2017)
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Release Year: 2017

Nation: Finland

Alternative Title: Karácsonyfalva, Wonderland 2017, Wonderland

Director: Inari Niemi

Writer: Inari Niemi

Production & Genre

Producer(s): Producer: Annika Sucksdorff, Dome Karukoski, Aleksi Bardy, Miia Haavisto

Companies: Helsinki-filmi

Genre: Christmas Film, Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama

Awards & Similar

Awards:

  • 4 nominations

Similar:

  • Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
  • Ebenezer (1998)
  • Love Hina Christmas Special: Silent Eve (2000)
  • A Magical Christmas Village (2022)
  • It's a Wonderful Binge (2022)

Keywords

Story

Helena's husband leaves her for a younger woman, causing her anxiety about spending Christmas alone. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas at an affordable farm, marking the beginning of Helena's journey to rediscover herself and find joy again.

Summary

Directed by Inari Niemi in 2017, 'Joulumaa' is a heartwarming Christmas comedy-drama about resilience and renewal. The film centers around Helena, whose life has been upended by her husband's infidelity and subsequent departure. Set against the backdrop of an impending Christmas holiday that she dreads spending alone, Helena receives an invitation from her best friend to spend Christmas at an affordable farm. This unexpected change of plans leads Helena on a journey towards rediscovering her strength and finding happiness once more.