Man Exposed

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Man Exposed
Finnish Riisuttu mies
Directed by Aku Louhimies
Written byVeli-Pekka Hänninen
Starring
Release date
  • 2006 (2006)
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish

Man Exposed (Finnish: Riisuttu mies) is a 2006 Finnish comedy-drama film directed by Aku Louhimies. The film revolves around a rebel religious minister who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time, his marriage is in trouble. The film stars Samuli Edelmann, Mikko Kouki, and Matleena Kuusniemi. [1]

Contents

Cast

Production

The film was the object of legal disagreements between the screenwriter Veli-Pekka Hänninen and the production company, the first deeming his script had not been respected. [2]

Accolades

Reception

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

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