Comeback (2023 film)

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Comeback
Directed by Petri Kotwica
Screenplay by Aleksi Bardy
Petri Karra
Based onStory by Petri Karra
Produced by Aleksi Bardy
Starring Mikko Leppilampi
Ville Myllyrinne
Paula Vesala
Anni Iikkanen
Cinematography Heikki Färm
Edited by Toni Tikkanen
Music by Tuomas Kantelinen
Production
company
Distributed by Aurora Studios
Release date
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)
Running time
98 minutes
Country Finland
LanguageFinnish
Budget€1,500,000 (with €600,000 support from the Finnish Film Foundation)

Comeback is a Finnish film directed by Petri Kotwica and released on October 6, 2023. [1] Written by Petri Karra and Aleksi Bardy, the movie follows a group of former rock stars who reconnect for a comeback, facing unexpected challenges along the way. [2]

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The film stars Mikko Leppilampi, Ville Myllyrinne, Paula Vesala, and Anni Iikkanen in leading roles, with supporting performances from Pamela Tola, Marja Packalén, Mari Perankoski, Kirsi Ylijoki, Armi Toivanen, and Vuokko Hovatta. [3]

The film was produced by Helsinki-filmi and distributed by Aurora Studios. [3]

Its official soundtrack features the song "Diving Deep", released on August 24, 2023. Performed by Noora Louhimo, the track was written by Risto Asikainen, composed and produced by Jonas Olsson, with contributions from guitarist Nino Laurenne and drummer Gas Lipstick. [4]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews. [5] [6] [7]

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