Kites Over Helsinki

– Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
Leijat Helsingin yllä
Kites Over Helsinki
Kites Over Helsinki (2001) - Also known as Leijat Helsingin yllä

Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.

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Release Date:

07 Sep 2001

Language:

Swedish

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Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10

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