South Korea / May 28, 2020 / Jeonju International Film Festival

Force of Habit (2019)
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Force of Habit follows the lives of various women throughout one day. Hilla is having a romantic vacation, Emmi is throwing a house party, and Milja is on her way to school when they’re approached by a stranger and things take an unexpected turn. At the same time, Emppu, a young actress, is conflicted as she rehearses for the biggest role of her life. Elsewhere, Aleksi, an inexperienced prosecutor, is preparing for his first court case in haste; Niina, the victim of the crime, has been waiting years to see her case tried. Miia throws a company party, and the mood dramatically changes when her colleague Katja opens up about their boss coming on to her. Miia and a couple of her closest colleagues try to resolve the situation, but how do the others react?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Suvi Blick | Emmi |
| Joonas Snellman | Jani |
| Julia Lappalainen | Emppu |
| Jussi Sorjanen | Juha |
| Elina Knihtilä | Päivi |
| Kati Outinen | Anja |
| Tommi Eronen | Ville |
| Johannes Holopainen | Aleksi |
| Lotta Kaihua | Niina |
| Ria Kataja | Virpi |
| Tommi Korpela | Kari |
| Chike Ohanwe | Juha |
| Leo Sjöman | Defense Attorney |
| Pinja Sanaksenaho | Milja |
| Joel Hirvonen | Mika |
| Veikko Aalste | Antti |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tottumiskysymys |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tuffi Films |
| Release date | 27 settembre 2019 |
| Executive producer | Kirsikka Saari, Elli Toivoniemi, Venla Hellstedt, Jenni Toivoniemi, Selma Vilhunen |
| Production | Vilja Savonlahti, Elli Toivoniemi |
| Writer | Jenni Toivoniemi, Kirsikka Saari, Anna Paavilainen, Alli Haapasalo, Reetta Aalto, Elli Toivoniemi, Miia Tervo |
| Editing | Anniina Kauttonen, Yva Fabricius, Otto Heikola, Sarrah Wilkman |
| Cinematography | Kerttu Hakkarainen, Päivi Kettunen, Jarmo Kiuru, Sabina Köteleki, Anniina Kauttonen |
| Assistant directors | Reetta Aalto, Elli Toivoniemi, Alli Haapasalo, Anna Paavilainen, Kirsikka Saari, Jenni Toivoniemi, Miia Tervo |
| Camera operators | Kerttu Hakkarainen, Päivi Kettunen, Jarmo Kiuru, Sabina Köteleki, Anniina Kauttonen |
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| Additional photography | Kerttu Hakkarainen, Päivi Kettunen, Jarmo Kiuru, Sabina Köteleki, Anniina Kauttonen |
| Production design | Sanna-Mari Pirkola, Laura Haapakangas, Katariina Kapi |
| Art direction | Sanna-Mari Pirkola, Laura Haapakangas, Katariina Kapi |
| Set decoration | Sanna-Mari Pirkola, Laura Haapakangas, Katariina Kapi |
| Music | Joona Jaakkola, Vili Laitinen, Lotta Mäki, Tuomas Klaavo, Tarmo Pehkonen |
| Sound | Vili Laitinen, Lotta Mäki, Joona Jaakkola, Tuomas Klaavo, Tarmo Pehkonen |
| Costume design | Roosa Marttiini, Kaisu Hölttä |
| Makeup | Roosa Marttiini, Kaisu Hölttä |
| Hairstyling | Roosa Marttiini, Kaisu Hölttä |
| Budget | 442.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Finland / Sep 27, 2019 / K-12
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