Finland / Aug 24, 2018 / K-12
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The Grump prepares to die – everything is done and his wife is dead. He’s making his own coffin when the life walks in, all of a sudden. The granddaughter needs the stubbornness and wisdom of her grandpa. In return, The Grump gets a meaning for his life – and a big secret.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sari Siikander | Nursing home manager |
| Janne Reinikainen | Kivinkinen |
| Kaisa Hela | Maternity clinic nurse |
| Tommi Korpela | Tiaisen Harri |
| Tuomas Kyrö | Grill salesman |
| Lotta Kaihua | Emäntä nuorena |
| Petra Frey | Emäntä vanhana |
| Mikael Mäkelä | Hertta-vauva |
| Saima Vacker | Hertta 1 v. |
| Karla Vuorio | Hessun lapsi |
| Vera Vuorio | Hessun lapsi |
| Saku Suksi | Pappi |
| Seppo Soittila | Hanuristi |
| Melissa Markki | Apteekin myyjä |
| Jonna Salonen | Autovuokraamon asiakaspalvelija |
| Maria Kaurismäki | Hoitaja sairaalassa |
| Marjo Kivi | Hoitaja vanhainkodissa |
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| Jantsu Puumalainen | Hoitaja vanhainkodissa |
| Sari Kuivalainen | Hovimestari |
| Juha Niska | Prisman kassa |
Genres
DramaComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ilosia aikoja, Mielensäpahoittaja |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Solar Films |
| Release date | 24 agosto 2018 |
| Production | Hanna Virolainen, Jukka Helle, Markus Selin |
| Writer | Tuomas Kyrö, Juha Lehtola, Tiina Lymi |
| Casting | Tiina Lymi |
| Editing | Joona Louhivuori, Marko Terävä, Eero Seppänen |
| Cinematography | Henri Blomberg, Nea Salminen, Nelli Nyman, Juha Niska, Aki Laulajainen, Veli-Matti Olkinuora |
| Assistant directors | Saku Suksi, Melissa Markki, Kati Suhonen, Tiina Lymi |
| Lighting | Kosti Lehikoinen, Christian Jeppe Martens |
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| Camera operators | Nea Salminen, Nelli Nyman, Juha Niska, Henri Blomberg, Aki Laulajainen, Veli-Matti Olkinuora |
| Additional photography | Nea Salminen, Nelli Nyman, Juha Niska, Henri Blomberg, Aki Laulajainen, Veli-Matti Olkinuora |
| Production design | Sattva-Hanna Toiviainen, Jonas Nourisson, Lotta Lanamäki |
| Art direction | Sattva-Hanna Toiviainen, Jonas Nourisson, Lotta Lanamäki |
| Set decoration | Sattva-Hanna Toiviainen, Jonas Nourisson, Lotta Lanamäki |
| Visual effects | Hugo Kiekeben, Tero Malinen, Matti Kaihola |
| Music | Juri Seppä, Miska Seppä, Pekka Karjalainen, Ilkka Kiukas, Tapio Liukkonen, Olli Pärnänen |
| Sound | Pekka Karjalainen, Juri Seppä, Miska Seppä, Ilkka Kiukas, Tapio Liukkonen, Olli Pärnänen |
| Costume design | Anna Vilppunen, Pia Mikkonen |
| Makeup | Pia Mikkonen, Anna Vilppunen |
| Hairstyling | Pia Mikkonen, Anna Vilppunen |
| Collection | The Grump Collection |
| Budget | 2.100.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Sweden / Aug 24, 2018 / 15
Digital
Russia / Aug 18, 2020 / 16+
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