23 Nov 2007
He Was a Quiet Man
An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.
One Half of Me
Jaana is a restaurant owner and mother of two, who spends her free time riding. Jaana lives with her charismatic, but short-tempered partner Marko. Jaana's life changes in a flash when she becomes paralyzed in a serious accident.
Top Billed Cast
Pilvi Hämäläinen Marjut
Ville Myllyrinne Teppo
Sebastian Rejman Marko
Mikael Rejström Andre
Satu Silvo Psychologist
Riitta Havukainen Jaana's mother Helena
Anu Sinisalo Officer Suokas
Hilma Temonen Elena
Helga Temonen Eevi
Inka Kallén Young Helena
Tommi Eronen Jaana's father
Torsti Temonen Young Jaana 1
Juho Norilo Horse rider
Sami Ristiniemi Horse rider
Jussi Puhakka Hartikainen
Emma Lahti Bartender
Sirkka Tuomala Teppo's mother
Tatu Sinisalo Rantala
Konsta Hietanen First responder
Harri Moisio Doctor
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