Long Good Thursday

A gentle, wry late-life romance that ambles along with warm humour and low stakes, easy to sink into.

Directed by

Mika Kaurismäki

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Heikki Kinnunen, Jaana Saarinen, Iikka Forss

Overview

While on a shopping trip, Grump smells Saimi, a woman who smells just right and throws the whole man in a state of confusion. The Grump would not have believed that his chest could still feel like a young boy's. The Grump has to admit that he enjoys Saimi’s company. The words, looks, and touch of another awaken long-forgotten feelings. The Grump’s sons are incredulous and downright jealous of their father, and they don’t want to trust Saimi’s sincerity… could she be after the inheritance? Family meetings, misunderstandings, moonlight swims, and sleepless nights. Indeed, Cupid's arrow can pierce even an old man's flannel shirt.

How it feels

Warm, light, melancholic and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, family, aging, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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