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Kites Over Helsinki

49% | Sep 07, 2001 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Peter Lindholm
Director
Kjell Westö
Novel

Cast

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Paavo Kerosuo
Riku Bexar
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Pekka Strang
Dani Bexar
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Cecilia Paul
Marina Bexar

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