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The Wait

Original title: Odotus
  • 2021
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.4K
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The Wait (2021)
Period DramaDramaRomance

Updated version of a 19th century romance set on an island in the Finland archipelago sea.Updated version of a 19th century romance set on an island in the Finland archipelago sea.Updated version of a 19th century romance set on an island in the Finland archipelago sea.

  • Director
    • Aku Louhimies
  • Writers
    • Juhani Aho
    • Inka Kallén
    • Aku Louhimies
  • Stars
    • Inka Kallén
    • Aku Hirviniemi
    • Andrei Alén
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aku Louhimies
    • Writers
      • Juhani Aho
      • Inka Kallén
      • Aku Louhimies
    • Stars
      • Inka Kallén
      • Aku Hirviniemi
      • Andrei Alén
    • 15User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Inka Kallén
    Inka Kallén
    • Elli
    Aku Hirviniemi
    • Mikko
    Andrei Alén
    Andrei Alén
    • Olavi
    • (as Andrei Alen)
    Adeliina Arajuuri
    • Doctor
    Eino Heiskanen
    • Tavela
    Mats Sundqvist
    • Ships captain
    Juulia Häyrinen
    • Frida
    Petro Pasi
    • Peter
    Eemeli Louhimies
    Eemeli Louhimies
    • Charlie
    Linnea Hintikka
    • Josefin
    • Director
      • Aku Louhimies
    • Writers
      • Juhani Aho
      • Inka Kallén
      • Aku Louhimies
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    9aarponen

    Female perspective on sexual frustration

    Beautiful landscape surrounds this very current movie and topic on female debating with issues: love, lust, wants and needs. Who am I and with whom?

    Classical music adds depth and intensity to the story with the big question: am I happy? How to be happy?

    Relevant reflection piece for anyone in a relationship or not in one. Worth seeing for the nature alone.
    8pigsmiceandmen

    Some reviewers eh

    I often wonder why people bother leaving a review, maybe folk have to much time on their hands...A good example is the first review here...To quote. ''I had no foggiest idea what this piece was actually all about''. Yet still felt obliged to give three stars. Maybe it was genius, but because you don't know, it's rubbish. Well it's not. It's an art movie made with total skill and direction. It empowers women without degrading men. It moves at the perfect pace and, of course those Finns know how to do dark, minimal dialogue, beauty in the location. Inka Kallén is spectacular. But no surprise as she stole the show in All the sins. Aku Louhimies ,YES, I forgive you for rig45, is back on form...thank you for making movies like this. I'm glad Marvel fans don't get it.
    2GigaHT

    Women Empowerment, Not

    So in modern day diverse dialog if a man does this to his wife, he is going to be called many unpleasant names.. But, If a woman does this, well, a girl needs what she needs. More power to her. You go girl you go!

    See the double standard here?

    And I really tried to find a fault in her husband but couldn't really.

    So, what are we advocating here in the name of women empowerment and other slogans we hear nowadays? Classic marriage is so ancient? Being faithful to your spouse is so passé ? Let's drop all people and their culture in blender and make a new mix of brave new generation?

    I can only hope that some of crazy trends and ideas we're witnessing today eventually simmers down and fade away, like 70's hippies and the like .
    10Godelo

    Misunderstood Masterpiece!

    A beautiful movie about love, the passage of time and desire.

    The photography and direction are GORGEOUS! The beautiful location is amazing, coupled with the contemplative summer shots of the characters enjoying nature.

    The movie is also very human in depicting the main character in all her flaws and strenghts, both trying to make her life happen even if it's not exactly what she wanted and dealing with strong desire, like any human could.

    It also shows that the power of true love also lies in forgiveness, accepting and talking; and that something can come to make things better from where we least expect it!

    It's a discussion of relationships with others, yourself and female empowerment. Very good for anyone not afraid to think.
    3jussipekkaturunen

    Just boring

    3 stars: 1. Hirviniemi is able to throw some good lines and able to squeeze something out of his character. 2. Some really nice shooting and scenery. 3. After movie you can talk with your friend how lame the movies actually was.

    The movie offers very very little. I had no foggiest idea what this piece was actually all about. Perhaps the idea was that people just want to invoke some drama when there's a change.

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      The first ever carbon negative feature film production.
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      Pretending
      Written by Ville Valo

      Performed by HIM

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2022 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Bekleyiş
    • Filming locations
      • Turku Archipelago, Pargas, Finland(location)
    • Production company
      • Backmann & Hoderoff
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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