Happier Times, Grump

2018 1h 58m FI

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 32

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Heikki Kinnunen
The Grump
Satu Tuuli Karhu
Sofia
Elina Knihtilä
Katri
Jani Volanen
Pekka
Iikka Forss
Hessu
Mari Perankoski
Daughter in law
Sulevi Peltola
Kolehmainen
Sari Siikander
Nursing home manager

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tiina Lymi
Writers: Tuomas Kyrö, Tiina Lymi, Juha Lehtola
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Grump Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tiina Lymi, shot by Henri Blomberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Miska Seppä. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Joona Louhivuori shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Heikki Kinnunen and Satu Tuuli Karhu and Elina Knihtilä carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6591584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tiina Lymi directs. Henri Blomberg behind the camera. Miska Seppä scores. Joona Louhivuori cuts. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $2.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Part of the "The Grump Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Tiina Lymi, shot by Henri Blomberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Miska Seppä. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Joona Louhivuori shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Heikki Kinnunen and Satu Tuuli Karhu and Elina Knihtilä carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt6591584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.