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directed by Jari Halonen. It tells the story of a group of four men who have previously committed a failed robbery that landed one of them in prison, and when he is released, the other members of the foursome decide to throw the biggest Christmas party ever in his honor. Although the film's success at the box office was modest, critics gave positive reviews and, years after its release, the film has gained a strong cult reputation. At the 1997

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was awarded for the Best Actor and Oiva Lohtander for the Best Supporting Actor.

Cast

as Bona Merenkylä *

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as Mike Merenkylä * Rauno Juvonen as Joukka * as Hämäläinen *

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as Lea, Bona's wife * Jari Halonen as Dahlgren, neighbor *

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as downstairs neighbor * as Hessu, downstairs neighbor * as lonely woman from upstairs The film also features the musician

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in a short supporting role.

References

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* 1996 comedy films 1996 films Films about alcoholism Films about criminals Films directed by Jari Halonen Films shot in Finland Finnish Christmas films Finnish comedy films 1990s Finnish films {{1990s-comedy-film-stub