Return (Finnish: Kotiinpaluu), also Homecoming,[1] is a 2010 Finnish short film directed by Harri J. Rantala and starring Eerik Kantokoski, Reeta Annala, Kalevi Haapoja and Kauko Salo.
| Return | |
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| Finnish | Kotiinpaluu |
| Directed by | Harri J. Rantala |
| Written by | Harri J. Rantala |
| Produced by | Harri J. Rantala |
| Starring | Eerik Kantokoski Reeta Annala Kalevi Haapoja Kauko Salo |
| Cinematography | Mika Vartiainen |
| Edited by | Oskari Korenius Harri J. Rantala |
Production company | Nurmo-Filmi |
| Distributed by | Nurmo-Filmi |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
Plot edit
In spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage.
Cast edit
- Eerik Kantokoski as Erkki
- Reeta Annala as Enni
- Kalevi Haapoja as Preacher
- Kauko Salo as Repo man
- Antti Nelimarkka as Repo man
Film festivals edit
Return' has been screened round the world in 36 festivals in 21 countries.
Primary festivals edit
- 63rd Cannes Film Festival, Cannes France 2010 (Short Film Corner)
- 8th Ischia International Film Festival, Ischia Italy 2010 (Official Competition)[1]
- 12th Motovun Film Festival, Motovun Croatia 2010 (Official Competition)
- 8th Cinefiesta International Film Festival, San Juan Puerto Rico 2010 (Official Competition)
- 6th Budapest International Short Film Festival, Budapest Hungary 2010 (Official Competition)[2]
- 15th Ourense International Film Festival, Ourense Spain 2010 (Official Competition)[3]
- 18th Santiago International Film Festival, Santiago Chile 2010 (Official Competition)
- 30th Amiens International Film Festival, Amiens France 2010 (Official Competition)[4]
- 22nd Ankara International Film Festival, Ankara Turkey 2011 (Official Competition)[5]
- 34th Grenzland-Filmtage Film Festival, Selb Germany 2011 (Official Competition)
- 2nd Vientianale International Film Festival, Vientiane Laos 2011 (Official Competition)[6]
- 5th Portello River Film Festival, Padova Italy 2011 (Official Competition)[7]
- 8th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival, Yerevan Armenia 2011 (Official Competition)[8]
- 10th Dokufest International Film Festival, Prizren Kosovo 2011 (Official Competition)
- 6th Cyprus International Film Festival, Nicosia Cypros 2011 (Official Competition)
- 13th Patras City International Film Festival, Patras City Greece 2011 (Official Competition)
- 6th London Film For Peace International Film Festival, London UK 2011 (Official Competition)[9]
- 2nd Artova Film Festival, Helsinki Finland 2011[10]
References edit
- ^ a b Official Selection - Short Film in Competition. Ischia Film Festival 2010
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Budapest International Short Film Festival 2010
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Ourense Film Festival 2010
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Amiens International Film Festival 2010
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Ankara International Film Festival 2011
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Vientiane Film Festival 2011
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Portello River Film Festival 2010
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Yerevan International Film Festival 2011
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". London Film For Peace Festival 2011
- ^ "The Official Competitive Selection". Artova Film Festival 2011
