05 Apr 2019
Maiden of the Lake
Two teenagers and their adventures in the breathtaking scenery of lake Saimaa.
Steam of Life
Finnish men in sauna, speaking straight from the heart.
Top Billed Cast
Timo Aalto Himself
Pekka Ahonen Himself
Aarne Aksila Himself
Mauno Alasuutari Himself
Arto Blomqvist Himself
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