Puolin ja toisin (2013)
An asphalt contractor, who has sacrificed his life to make a profit, finds himself in a financial dead-end. The ever gentle-minded road engineer Rauno Kannisto is hired to the construction site, to build a road that cuts through the vast forests by the Russian border. He knows nothing of the financial difficulties. Soon, Rauno finds himself in a situation where he doesn't know which way to turn. The sub-contractor becomes the main contractor, workers are loaded in containers from the other side of the border, and the contractor's wife has a smile that makes you lose your sleep. Middle of the Road is a dark comedy about loyalty and greed.
Director: Matti Ijäs
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Jussi Vatanen as Rauno |
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Seppo Halttunen as Häkämies |
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Martti Suosalo as Kandolin |
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Milka Ahlroth as Sirpa |
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Samuli Niittymäki as Sasha |
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Bruno Puolakainen as Torakkakorva |
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Pia Mannisenmäki as Helenius |
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Rauni Ranta as Kiinalaismummo |
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Rauno Juvonen as Ulosmittaaja |
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Eeva-Liisa Haimelin as Respa |
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Esa Suvilehto as Talonmies |
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Arni Soini as Poliisipäällikkö |
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Nikolai Bentsler as Poliisi |
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Vassili Jakovlev as Poliisi |
| Directing | Matti Ijäs | Director |
| Writing | Matti Ijäs | Writer |
| Writing | Heikki Reivilä | Writer |